used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
Aye
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From this reading Aye, a stage-setting, and the scene a torture chamber.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Aye, a stage-setting, and the scene a torture chamber.
chinksnounUS /tʃɪŋks/
plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
intense and profound fear
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
kegnounUS /keɡ/
the quantity contained in a keg
From this reading Captain Swope was seated upon an upturned keg.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
limnedverbUS /lɪmd/
past form of “limn” — trace the shape of
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Aye, a stage-setting, and the scene a torture chamber.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Captain Swope was seated upon an upturned keg.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
make square
From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
stage-setting
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From this reading The captain had hung his lantern on a beam overhead, and its rays limned like a stage-setting an open space some six feet square.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
Swope
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From this reading Captain Swope was seated upon an upturned keg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Aye, a stage-setting, and the scene a torture chamber.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading Captain Swope was seated upon an upturned keg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
at the time that
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I crouched behind a row of flour barrels, which stood on end handy to the hatch, and peered through the chinks.
which person or people
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I bit my lips to restrain a cry of horror and rage when I looked through the chinks between the barrels, and it was with difficulty I kept myself from rushing forth and falling upon the fiend who had contrived and was enjoying the scene.
