Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

later than; following

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

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From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

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

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

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

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

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

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

slightly wet

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

past form of “discern” — detect with the senses

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

having the place or position changed

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

put on clothes

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

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

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

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

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

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

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

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

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

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

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

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

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

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

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

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

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

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

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

a boy or man

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

hear with intention

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

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 It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

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

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

not any; not one

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

and nothing more

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

unpleasantly

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

worried and uneasy

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

except for; apart from

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

term of address for a man

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

in the near future

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

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

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

move hurridly

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

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

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

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

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

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

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

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

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

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

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

precisely as stated

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.

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

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

at the time that

From this reading It was already two hours after midnight when a hurried tread, distinct from Alan's restless pacing, disturbed the watchers, and occasioned many to raise themselves on their elbows and listen.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where?"

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

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

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

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His hair and dress were heavy with the damp occasioned by the fog, and his whole appearance denoting no common agitation.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "It is not too late--up, up, and save her!" were the only words he had power to gasp, panting painfully for the breath of which speed had deprived him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It came nearer and nearer, and very soon a young lad, recognized as Sir Alan's page, was discerned, springing from crag to crag in breathless haste, and finally threw himself at his sovereign's feet.