Chapter XII

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

the right to enter

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading So now, and here was an excitement that promised richly.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading This was speedily discovered.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

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

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

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

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading So now, and here was an excitement that promised richly.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

of the present time and place

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

fasten with a lock

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

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

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

a form of address for a man

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

nightclothes worn by men

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading So now, and here was an excitement that promised richly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

on one occasion

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading So now, and here was an excitement that promised richly.

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

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading So now, and here was an excitement that promised richly.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So now, and here was an excitement that promised richly.

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

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

with speed

From this reading This was speedily discovered.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

characteristic or indicative of a disease

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

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

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

a special situation

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was speedily discovered.

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

in the direction of

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.

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

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

precisely as stated

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

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

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perched up there in the darkness and with the guilty knowledge of being a trespasser, it was a very tingling thing to hear the sounds to which Mr. Puddlebox had called attention and, peering towards the door from which they came, to speculate into what alarms they should develop.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, IN HIS NIGHTSHIRT, OF A FARMER It was symptomatic of Mr. Wriford's state in these days that any interruption at once diverted him from his immediate purpose and turned him eagerly to whatever new excitement offered.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The sounds proceeded from the door opposite to that by which entry had been made overnight, and from fumbling passed into a jingling of keys, a turning of the lock, and so gave admittance to a gleam of yellow light that immediately was followed by a man bearing a lantern swinging from his left hand and in his right a bunch of keys.