Chapter V

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

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

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

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

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

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

at or in or to any place

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

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

From this reading Ralph Gilmore could not escape from the nightmare.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

without deviation

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Ralph Gilmore could not escape from the nightmare.

divisible by two

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

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

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ralph Gilmore could not escape from the nightmare.

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From this reading Ralph Gilmore could not escape from the nightmare.

affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

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

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

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

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

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

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

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

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

the state of being hollow: having an empty space within

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

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

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading Ralph Gilmore could not escape from the nightmare.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ralph Gilmore could not escape from the nightmare.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

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From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

a course of conduct

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

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From this reading Ralph Gilmore could not escape from the nightmare.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

a safe place

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

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

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

carry out

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

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

From this reading Ralph Gilmore could not escape from the nightmare.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

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

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

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

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

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

From this reading A jostling on the platform, a violent shove and he was lying directly in the path of the train, glued to the rails by blind terror.

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

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was impossible to avoid remembering, impossible to keep the tormenting events of the past two weeks from screeching, roaring, clattering back into his mind like an onrushing subway train, its red lights ablaze.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

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

From this reading He experienced a sinking sensation, a hollowness at the pit of his stomach which forced him to take refuge in his room and even there he could find no peace.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There was no escape anywhere, for his world had become star-crossed with dark patterns of betrayal and outrage that hid the light of the sun and turned the still wet, slippery pavement beneath his feet into a quagmire.