Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

any specific behavior

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

later than; following

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

possessing life

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

(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 For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

lacking funds

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

get the meaning of something

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

fall or come down violently

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

divisible by two

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

by good fortune

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

past form of “fracture” — violate or abuse

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

in a free manner

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

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

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

-ing form of “hurtle” — move with or as if with a rushing sound

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

of the present time and place

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

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

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

the force of workers available

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

a particular point in time

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

not any; not one

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

above and across; more than

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

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From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

only a very short time before

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

get rid of

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

lie obliquely

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading All about him was intense darkness, and, after the crash of his fall, no sound broke the silence.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

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

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

the topmost one of two

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

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

From this reading UNDER COVER The shed roof was below, and he struck it, fortunately feet first, but the sharp slant of the boards sent him hurtling forward over the edge into a miscellaneous pile of boxes beneath, his body finally resting on the hard ground.

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

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For the moment, he seemed to have lost all consciousness, unable to realize even what had occurred in that upper room, or to comprehend the necessity of immediate flight.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He lay there dazed, the breath knocked entirely out of him, bruised, and scarcely certain whether he was dead or alive.

during the time that

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could see nothing, hear nothing to arouse his faculties; his flesh quivered with pain, although he felt sure no bones were fractured, for he could move both arms and limbs freely, while after the first shock, his mind returned to activity, dominated by the single conviction that he must get away from there before those men could get down stairs.