Chapter XIX

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

(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 We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

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

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

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

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

plural of “cole” — a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

put on clothes

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

the boundary of a surface

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

one or the other of two

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

opinion or judgment

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

an act that fails

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

made afraid

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

the act of departing

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

the act of grasping

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

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

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

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

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

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

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

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

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

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

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

a particular point in time

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

not any; not one

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

and nothing more

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

above and across; more than

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

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From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

a relatively flat highland

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

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From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

not used up

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

done under pressure

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

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From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

the act of closing something

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

move stealthily

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

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

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

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From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

up to a particular time

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

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

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

the act of using

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

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

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.

which person or people

From this reading Margaret Hayley, among those who had gazed down and drawn back, remained a few feet from the edge, and the Captain was either so careful of her safety or so anxious to furnish himself with an excuse for remaining no nearer, that he caught her by the dress and retained his grip as if she had been some bundle of quartermaster's goods that he was fearful of having slip through his fingers!

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading We have said that the whole body of the pic-nickers rushed up to the edge of the plateau, and that all, or nearly all, caught glimpses of the situation.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then came that cry, that shutting of the eyes and springing back, until only three or four, of whom Horace Townsend was one and Captain Hector Coles was _not_ another, remained on the verge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SUSPENSE IN DANGER, IN TWO SENSES--HORACE TOWNSEND WITH A NEW THOUGHT--THE USE OF A SWING-ROPE--AN INVITATION TO CAPTAIN HECTOR COLES--A FEARFUL PIECE OF AMATEUR GYMNASTICS--GOING DOWN INTO THE SCHUTE--SUCCESS OR FAILURE?--THE EVENT, AND MARGARET HAYLEY'S MADNESS--TWO UNFORTUNATE DECLARATIONS.

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

From this reading Frightened inquiries and equally frightened replies, mingled with moans and sobs and wringings of female hands, went round the circle thus scattered over the lower part of the plateau; and for a moment those noises made the still-ascending cries for help almost inaudible.