Chapter IX

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

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

later than; following

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

how long something has existed

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

Having no one else present.

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

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

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

terminate

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

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From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

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

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

one or the other of two

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

noisy quarrel

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

an instinctive motive

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

compacted by ironing

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

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

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

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From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

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

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

male cat

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

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

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

showing sorrow

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

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

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

at the time that

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

which person or people

From this reading A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

belonging to which person

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

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 A window here and a window there stood open, and curious eyes, peering through the darkness, were on the two who had been put out.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But the noise of the fracas within, though dulled by the walls, had reached the street.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Tom was too angry to heed these on his own account, or care who was witness of his violence; but for Sophia's sake, whose state as she clung to his arm began to appeal to his manhood, he was willing to be gone without more.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading After shaking his fist at the door, therefore, and uttering a furious word or two, he pressed the weeping girl's hand to his side.

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

From this reading IN CLARGES BOW If Tom had been alone when he was thus ejected, it is probable that his first impulse would have been either to press his forehead against the wall and weep with rage, or to break the offender's windows--eighteen being an age at which the emotions are masters of the man.