used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
confined by bonds
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
coal-hole
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From this reading It was the head of a man thrust through the coal-hole in the street.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
decapitatedadjectiveUS /diˈkæpəteɪtɪd/
having had the head cut off
From this reading The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the head of a man thrust through the coal-hole in the street.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was the head of a man thrust through the coal-hole in the street.
a particular point in time
From this reading The next moment the pale Major understood.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next moment the pale Major understood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the head of a man thrust through the coal-hole in the street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The next moment the pale Major understood.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The cries appeared to come from a decapitated head resting on the pavement.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was the head of a man thrust through the coal-hole in the street.
push forcefully
From this reading It was the head of a man thrust through the coal-hole in the street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The next moment the pale Major understood.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Scarcely had he done so than the terrific voice came:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Major Brown, Major Brown, where did--” Brown was in the street almost at a bound, and he was in time--in time to see something which at first glance froze the blood.
