Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

how long something has existed

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Seeing no one, and coming further out, Mr. Crossleigh almost kicked the basket.

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

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading But he recovered in time, and bent down.

past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he recovered in time, and bent down.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Seeing no one, and coming further out, Mr. Crossleigh almost kicked the basket.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

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

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

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

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But he recovered in time, and bent down.

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

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Seeing no one, and coming further out, Mr. Crossleigh almost kicked the basket.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

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

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

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

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

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

From this reading But he recovered in time, and bent down.

not accessible to view

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

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

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

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

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Seeing no one, and coming further out, Mr. Crossleigh almost kicked the basket.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

not any; not one

From this reading Seeing no one, and coming further out, Mr. Crossleigh almost kicked the basket.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Seeing no one, and coming further out, Mr. Crossleigh almost kicked the basket.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

publicly displayed

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

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

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading But he recovered in time, and bent down.

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

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Seeing no one, and coming further out, Mr. Crossleigh almost kicked the basket.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then that barrier itself was opened, and Mr. Crossleigh, a man past middle age, and in dressing-gown and slippers, came out.

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

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

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

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

male cat

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

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

From this reading In a short time a dim light was visible through the stained glass of the front door.

at the time that

From this reading CARRYING "FUN" TO THE DANGER LIMIT The Hallowe'eners hidden across the street, and Hoof Sadby posted up the street, ready to come on the scene and do his part when needed, Tom Reade and Greg Holmes crept up to the front porch of the Crossleigh home, deposited the basket, rang and then bolted.