Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

speak to

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

anew

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

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

From this reading The night air, the sweep of the wind was grateful, as the machine sped forward.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

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

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

move towards

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

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

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

for the reason that

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

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

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He did not reason, he could not reason--his mind was in turmoil still.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

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

From this reading He did not reason, he could not reason--his mind was in turmoil still.

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

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

exercising influence or control

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

at any time

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

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

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The night air, the sweep of the wind was grateful, as the machine sped forward.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The night air, the sweep of the wind was grateful, as the machine sped forward.

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

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

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

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

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

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

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

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

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

From this reading He did not reason, he could not reason--his mind was in turmoil still.

an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

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

From this reading He did not reason, he could not reason--his mind was in turmoil still.

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

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

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

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

something that is lost

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The night air, the sweep of the wind was grateful, as the machine sped forward.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He did not reason, he could not reason--his mind was in turmoil still.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

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

From this reading The night air, the sweep of the wind was grateful, as the machine sped forward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not reason, he could not reason--his mind was in turmoil still.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

and nothing more

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He did not reason, he could not reason--his mind was in turmoil still.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading The night air, the sweep of the wind was grateful, as the machine sped forward.

not in physical motion

From this reading He did not reason, he could not reason--his mind was in turmoil still.

sweep across or over

From this reading The night air, the sweep of the wind was grateful, as the machine sped forward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

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

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

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

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place

From this reading HUNCHBACK JOE Jimmy Dale flung himself back on the seat of the big touring car.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

a violent disturbance

From this reading He did not reason, he could not reason--his mind was in turmoil still.

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

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

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

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

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

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.

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

From this reading It was an address, the Palace Saloon on the Bowery, that he had often given Benson before--the nearest point to which Benson, trusted as Benson was, had ever been permitted to approach the Sanctuary itself.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The night air, the sweep of the wind was grateful, as the machine sped forward.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Only two things were clear, distinct, rising dominant out of that turmoil--that he had heard her voice, her voice that he had never thought to hear again; and that there was need, a desperate need for haste now, because he must reach the Sanctuary without an instant's loss of time.