Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

anew

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

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

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

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

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

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

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

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

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

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

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

the first light of day

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

opinion or judgment

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

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

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

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

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

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

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

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

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

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

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

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

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

and nothing more

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

immediately past

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

set afire or burning

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

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

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

come together

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

and nothing more

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

above and across; more than

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

a light shade of red

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

characterized by resonance

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

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

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

cut with a saw

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading John sat up in bed and rubbed the last sleep out of his eyes.

breathe noisily during one's sleep

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

make steady

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

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

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading A steady moaning sound made him think he was hearing again the thunder of great guns, as he had heard it days and nights at the Battle of the Marne.

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

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

in the direction of

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

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

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

the topmost one of two

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

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

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

in or at the place that

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading INTO GERMANY A frosty dawn was just beginning to show through the single window that lighted up the little room.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The low ominous mutter came from a point toward the north, and glancing that way, although he knew his eyes would meet a blank wall, he saw that it was only Jacques, snoring, not an ordinary common snore, but the loud resounding trumpet call that can only come from a mighty chest and a powerful throat through an eagle beak.

but in spite of that

From this reading It opened toward the east, where the light was pink over the hills, but the upper sky was yet in dusk.