Chapter XX

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

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

anew

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

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

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

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

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

clothing in general

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

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

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

capable of being defended

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Rowland slid down to the lower level.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

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

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

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

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

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

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

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

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

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

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

immediately past

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Rowland slid down to the lower level.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Rowland slid down to the lower level.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

a particular point in time

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

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From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

above and across; more than

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

past form of “reload” — load anew

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

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

From this reading Rowland slid down to the lower level.

a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Rowland slid down to the lower level.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

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

From this reading Tanya handed him the suitcase and in a moment in obedience to his orders she had swung herself over the edge of the eaves and into his arms.

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

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

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

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

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

From this reading Rowland slid down to the lower level.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

in the direction of

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

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

From this reading A SAMARITAN Beyond them at one side was another roof, and beyond it again, through the driving storm they could see the chimneys of others.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

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

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

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

From this reading But their situation was precarious for the new roof had a deeper pitch and the tiles were loose, but they climbed to its peak, along which they made their way on their hands and knees, Rowland leading and dragging their precious booty toward a group of chimneys fifty or sixty feet beyond, a defensible position should their means of escape be discovered.

during the time that

From this reading They reached it at last, their clothes and fingers torn, and halted a moment here, while Rowland reloaded his automatic while he watched the dim profile of the house above them.