used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Instantly the detective altered his tactics.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Instantly the detective altered his tactics.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
being one more than ten
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
hold firmly
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly the detective altered his tactics.
and nothing more
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
immediately past
From this reading PAUL ROGERS’ LAST STRUGGLE.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
a particular point in time
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading “Red Morgan!
Morgan'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɡənz/
possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
a course of conduct
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL ROGERS’ LAST STRUGGLE.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “Red Morgan!
ROGERSnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading PAUL ROGERS’ LAST STRUGGLE.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
cut with a saw
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading PAUL ROGERS’ LAST STRUGGLE.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
summoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Instantly the detective altered his tactics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
tolledverbUS /toʊld/
past form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
male cat
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
well-recognized
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From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
at the time that
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
in or at the place that
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He seized the man from behind and forced him to the earth, at the same moment attempting to grasp his throat, thus to shut off all chance of his calling out and thus summoning assistance; but in the darkness he missed the man’s throat, and was amazed to hear the well-recognized tones of Tom Morgan’s voice cursing in a low tone, while he struggled to free himself from the grasp of his assailant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eleven o’clock had just tolled from the tower of the town hall in the village, three miles away, when Nick Carter saw a shadow cross the path near to the spot where he was sitting, and he started to his feet and bounded forward with the suddenness of the leap of a panther.
