used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
anew
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
fellow-prisoner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
and nothing more
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
engage in
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
on one occasion
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
and nothing more
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
repellentnounUS /rɪˈpelənt/
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
Stan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
not in physical motion
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
in a strange manner
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
possessing sweep
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
up to a particular time
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
directed up
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
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 The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading It was impossible to help a shuddering sensation creeping through him, for there was something strangely uncanny about that hand seen in the dim twilight; and the thought of being so close a fellow-prisoner of so weird a personage grew more and more repellent as the utter silence continued.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The floor was, as before stated, composed of bamboo bars similar to those which formed the front; and as the light broadened slightly, Stan could just make out that there was a light wall only a few feet away, and that the wall was continued upward some ten or a dozen feet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Turning his eyes to the spot from which he had leaped, Stan swept the open division again, noting the while that all was perfectly still.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He was, in fact, in a great cage--such a one as might have been used by a keeper of wild beasts for the dwelling of some animal.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading But he could see nothing, till all at once he fancied that he detected the tip of one of the thin fingers again; but at the slightest movement he made, the finger, if it had been there, was withdrawn.
