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 He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

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From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

on or to one side

From this reading The bey flung Aimée aside and rushed upon the prostrate figure, kicking the revolver from the outspread hand.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

closed to traffic

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

informal intensifiers

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The bey flung Aimée aside and rushed upon the prostrate figure, kicking the revolver from the outspread hand.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The bey flung Aimée aside and rushed upon the prostrate figure, kicking the revolver from the outspread hand.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The bey flung Aimée aside and rushed upon the prostrate figure, kicking the revolver from the outspread hand.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

the act of retaining something

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading The bey flung Aimée aside and rushed upon the prostrate figure, kicking the revolver from the outspread hand.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading The black knelt swiftly down, unfastening his silken sash.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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 knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

and nothing more

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

fully extended in width

From this reading The bey flung Aimée aside and rushed upon the prostrate figure, kicking the revolver from the outspread hand.

a panel or section of panels in a wall or door

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading The bey flung Aimée aside and rushed upon the prostrate figure, kicking the revolver from the outspread hand.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

done under pressure

From this reading The bey flung Aimée aside and rushed upon the prostrate figure, kicking the revolver from the outspread hand.

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From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading The black knelt swiftly down, unfastening his silken sash.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

filled with shade

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading The black knelt swiftly down, unfastening his silken sash.

with skill

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

in a swift manner

From this reading The black knelt swiftly down, unfastening his silken sash.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

the act of making something tighter

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

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

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

hard to endure

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

loosening the ties that fasten something

From this reading The black knelt swiftly down, unfastening his silken sash.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

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

From this reading He only heard Aimée's scream, and then before the crashing weight upon his shoulders he staggered and went down.

make whistling sounds

From this reading He knew that high, peculiar whistle had been a signal, a call for aid, and he flung a lightning glance down that long room, tightening his hold on the revolver--but he did not see the small door that opened in the shadowy paneling behind him, nor the shadow that grew into the gorilla-like shape of the black as it launched itself through the air upon his back.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading WITHIN THE WALLS Ryder sprang forward, trying to reach the bey, but he dodged skillfully; his holding Aimée blocked Ryder in his attack.