used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Better be caught and taken back to gaol than that.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A false step and he might be dashed to the ground.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better be caught and taken back to gaol than that.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Better be caught and taken back to gaol than that.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading A false step and he might be dashed to the ground.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A false step and he might be dashed to the ground.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Better be caught and taken back to gaol than that.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A false step and he might be dashed to the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
Lalage
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From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A false step and he might be dashed to the ground.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
and nothing more
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
Rene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A false step and he might be dashed to the ground.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Better be caught and taken back to gaol than that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Better be caught and taken back to gaol than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Better be caught and taken back to gaol than that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was too dark to study any further plan of escape, and too dark for a free dash for liberty.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He waited for what seemed a long time, but was only a few minutes after all.
in or at the place that
From this reading Rene Lalage made his way blindly up to the roof, where he lay breathless under the shadow of a chimney.
