used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
BilletnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
exhale hard
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In five minutes they were rescued, and were hugged and carried in triumph, muddy though they were.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN IN THE DUNGEONS.
DUNGEONSnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading DOWN IN THE DUNGEONS.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In five minutes they were rescued, and were hugged and carried in triumph, muddy though they were.
flounderingverbUS /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading In five minutes they were rescued, and were hugged and carried in triumph, muddy though they were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOWN IN THE DUNGEONS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
the force of workers available
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In five minutes they were rescued, and were hugged and carried in triumph, muddy though they were.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading In five minutes they were rescued, and were hugged and carried in triumph, muddy though they were.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
not any; not one
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
Pitou
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From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Ropes were thrown to them and poles thrust down.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading In five minutes they were rescued, and were hugged and carried in triumph, muddy though they were.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
RopesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Ropes were thrown to them and poles thrust down.
Identical; not different.
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN IN THE DUNGEONS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ropes were thrown to them and poles thrust down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In five minutes they were rescued, and were hugged and carried in triumph, muddy though they were.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In five minutes they were rescued, and were hugged and carried in triumph, muddy though they were.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Ropes were thrown to them and poles thrust down.
push forcefully
From this reading Ropes were thrown to them and poles thrust down.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ropes were thrown to them and poles thrust down.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading In five minutes they were rescued, and were hugged and carried in triumph, muddy though they were.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter was keeping up the other whom no bullet or blow had struck, but the fall had a trifle stunned him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading While the multitude poured, roaring with delight and anger at the same time, into the yards of the prison, two men were floundering in the ditch: Billet and Pitou.
