Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

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From this reading His hand went at once to the bellboard, and he rang at the same time for the nurse outside his door and for the steward.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

a state at a particular time

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

fall or come down violently

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

having the power or quality of deciding

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading His hand went at once to the bellboard, and he rang at the same time for the nurse outside his door and for the steward.

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From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His hand went at once to the bellboard, and he rang at the same time for the nurse outside his door and for the steward.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

used to form the superlative

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading His hand went at once to the bellboard, and he rang at the same time for the nurse outside his door and for the steward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

on one occasion

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

and nothing more

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading His hand went at once to the bellboard, and he rang at the same time for the nurse outside his door and for the steward.

unduly sensitive or thin-skinned

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading His hand went at once to the bellboard, and he rang at the same time for the nurse outside his door and for the steward.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

Identical; not different.

From this reading His hand went at once to the bellboard, and he rang at the same time for the nurse outside his door and for the steward.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading His hand went at once to the bellboard, and he rang at the same time for the nurse outside his door and for the steward.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His hand went at once to the bellboard, and he rang at the same time for the nurse outside his door and for the steward.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

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From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading Santoine at once recognized the sound as a shot; but in the instant of waking, he had not been able to place it more definitely than to know that it was close.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

fully awake

From this reading That roused him wide-awake immediately and brought him sitting up in bed, forgetful of his own condition.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS Basil Santoine was oversensitive to sound, as are most of the blind; in the world of darkness in which he lived, sounds were by far the most significant--and almost the only--means he had of telling what went on around him; he passed his life in listening for or determining the nature of sounds.

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

From this reading So the struggle which ended in Eaton's crash to the floor would have waked him without the pistol-shot immediately following.