used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very happy to-night, and I wanted to tell you so ... happy to-night ... happy to-night ... happy to-night."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
barbedadjectiveUS /bɑːrbd/
capable of wounding
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
chaoticadjectiveUS /keɪˈɑːtɪk/
lacking a visible order or organization
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
set up or found
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "I am very happy to-night, and I wanted to tell you so ... happy to-night ... happy to-night ... happy to-night."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
provoking horror
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very happy to-night, and I wanted to tell you so ... happy to-night ... happy to-night ... happy to-night."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
jeeringnounUS /ˈdʒiːrɪŋ/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
Jimmie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
a narrow way or road
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
MAGnounUS /mæɡ/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
a particular point in time
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
and nothing more
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
reiterationnounUS /riˌɪtərˈeɪʃən/
the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof)
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
SanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am very happy to-night, and I wanted to tell you so ... happy to-night ... happy to-night ... happy to-night."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
express in words
From this reading "I am very happy to-night, and I wanted to tell you so ... happy to-night ... happy to-night ... happy to-night."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am very happy to-night, and I wanted to tell you so ... happy to-night ... happy to-night ... happy to-night."
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very happy to-night, and I wanted to tell you so ... happy to-night ... happy to-night ... happy to-night."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I am very happy to-night, and I wanted to tell you so ... happy to-night ... happy to-night ... happy to-night."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SILVER MAG It was not far to the Sanctuary, only halfway down the short block to the corner of the lane; but it seemed a distance interminable to Jimmie Dale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was as a man dazed, unconscious of the physical process by which he had arrived there, that he found himself standing in the Sanctuary, leaning like a man spent with effort against the door which, mechanically, he had closed behind him.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His brain was whirling in a chaotic turmoil; and the turmoil seemed barbed with a horrible fear that robbed him for the moment of his mental poise.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In hideous, baleful, jeering reiteration those words which she had written were racing through his brain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am very happy to-night, and I wanted to tell you so ... happy to-night ... happy to-night ... happy to-night."
