Chapter III

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

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

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

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

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

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

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

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

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

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He seized the outstretched hand and dragged the owner to safety, discovering that it was his brother Joe.

placed in a grave

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

rid of obstructions

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He seized the outstretched hand and dragged the owner to safety, discovering that it was his brother Joe.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading He seized the outstretched hand and dragged the owner to safety, discovering that it was his brother Joe.

remove the dust from

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

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

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

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

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

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

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

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

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He seized the outstretched hand and dragged the owner to safety, discovering that it was his brother Joe.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

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

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

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

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

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

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

the striking of one body against another

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

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

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

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

From this reading He seized the outstretched hand and dragged the owner to safety, discovering that it was his brother Joe.

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 Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

immediately past

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

plural of “lathe” — machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

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

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading He seized the outstretched hand and dragged the owner to safety, discovering that it was his brother Joe.

above and across; more than

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading He seized the outstretched hand and dragged the owner to safety, discovering that it was his brother Joe.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading He seized the outstretched hand and dragged the owner to safety, discovering that it was his brother Joe.

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He seized the outstretched hand and dragged the owner to safety, discovering that it was his brother Joe.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

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

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

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

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

not injured physically or mentally

From this reading Although a great deal of rubbish descended, it was not heavy material and when at last the rain of plaster and splintered lathes had ceased Frank knew that he was uninjured, although he was almost buried in the heap and half smothered by the thick dust that rose all about him.

up to a particular time

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

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

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He managed to get to his feet, fighting his way clear of the rubbish, and the first sight that met his eyes was an arm, sticking out of the débris near by.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

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

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

at the time that

From this reading EMPTY TOOL BOXES When he was knocked off his feet by the impact of falling débris, Frank Hardy crouched down, protecting his head as well as possible, until the downfall was over.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading By this time the others were beginning to extricate themselves, and within a few minutes all five boys, covered with dust from head to foot, had scrambled out to the clear floor in the middle of the hall.