Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

the right to enter

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

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

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

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

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

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

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

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

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

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

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

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

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

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

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

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

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

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

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

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 “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

not one, and not any

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

become much greater in intensity or size or amount

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “Open! open! open!” they shouted from without.

partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

confined on all sides

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

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

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Open! open! open!” they shouted from without.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

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

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading The Sergeant pushed open the door, and plunging into the snow, already a foot deep; he waded through it, although half-blinded by the cutting sleet, and nipped by the terrible cold.

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 passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”

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

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

which person or people

From this reading “I am opening,” replied Sergeant Long, who really seemed to be a long time about it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading passage from which opened the outer door of the fort, and heard the cries redoubled, and combined with violent blows on the postern gate, surrounded by high walls, which gave access to the court.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “Open! open! open!” they shouted from without.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “What the devil does any one want at this time of night?” exclaimed the Sergeant to himself, as he mechanically removed the heavy bars of the gate; “none but Esquimaux would dare to brave such a temperature as this!”