Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

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

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

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

From this reading Before Jerry could stir he heard a clink as of metal falling on board.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Jerry could stir he heard a clink as of metal falling on board.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

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

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading Before Jerry could stir he heard a clink as of metal falling on board.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

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

From this reading Before Jerry could stir he heard a clink as of metal falling on board.

in a daze; in a dazed manner

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Before Jerry could stir he heard a clink as of metal falling on board.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "Oh!" gasped the man's voice.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

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From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

cause to stop

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

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

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

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

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Before Jerry could stir he heard a clink as of metal falling on board.

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

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

the striking of one body against another

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

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

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

an occurrence of control or strength weakening

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Oh!" gasped the man's voice.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading Before Jerry could stir he heard a clink as of metal falling on board.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh!" gasped the man's voice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

cover with planks

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

move an implement through

From this reading Before Jerry could stir he heard a clink as of metal falling on board.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

moving very fast

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

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

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

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

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

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

From this reading He half turned on his back and looked dazedly up at the man, who was pressing both hands into the pit of his stomach.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Oh!" gasped the man's voice.

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

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading The impact was so swift and so hard that Jerry was whirled clear around and fell on his face, striking two small pieces of board lying near the sidewalk and loosening a plank in the sidewalk itself.

which person or people

From this reading THE BLACK HALF-DOLLAR Jerry's progress was brought to a sudden halt and he was sent sprawling to the ground by running full tilt into a man who tried to turn the same corner at the same time Jerry did, but from the opposite direction.