used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Gregg stared at his prostrate friend, and his own countenance was transfixed with alarm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
lacking funds
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
ClockworknounUS /ˈklɑːkwɜːrk/
any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
convulsionsnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃənz/
plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Gregg stared at his prostrate friend, and his own countenance was transfixed with alarm.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
the organ of sight
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
set up or found
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Gregg stared at his prostrate friend, and his own countenance was transfixed with alarm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
Gregg
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From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
immediately past
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
the sound of laughing
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
the force of workers available
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Gregg stared at his prostrate friend, and his own countenance was transfixed with alarm.
primæval
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From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Gregg stared at his prostrate friend, and his own countenance was transfixed with alarm.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
on the contrary
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
sheepishlyadverbUS /ˈʃiːpɪʃli/
in a sheepish manner
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
spinenounUS /spaɪn/
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Gregg stared at his prostrate friend, and his own countenance was transfixed with alarm.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Ha! ha! ha!" broke at last upon the silence of the night (and Mrs. Masters in her top attic heard the noise and thought of the devil climbing over the roofs).
transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Gregg stared at his prostrate friend, and his own countenance was transfixed with alarm.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the latter lay at full length upon the couch, his chest and stomach rising and falling in the convulsions of that excessive laughter that at first sight raises a doubt of danger in the mind of the beholder--for men have died of mirth.
vitalsnoun
a bodily organ that is essential for life
From this reading Many minutes elapsed before any kind of definite sound brought a relief to the strain; for the Doctor's laugh was primæval; it racked his vitals, shook him from head to foot, began and stopped, proceeded in a series of explosions, not unlike those of the Clockwork man himself, until at last it reached the throat and found expression.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gregg stared at his prostrate friend, and his own countenance was transfixed with alarm.
at the time that
From this reading But when Gregg looked up, rather sheepishly, wary of meeting the Doctor's eye, he beheld a sight that sent an uncomfortable thrill down his spine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gregg stared at his prostrate friend, and his own countenance was transfixed with alarm.
