Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

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From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

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

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

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

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading As if ashamed of her own betrayal, Joanne had darted into the tent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

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

From this reading As if ashamed of her own betrayal, Joanne had darted into the tent.

shining intensely

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading As if ashamed of her own betrayal, Joanne had darted into the tent.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

in an effective manner

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

death of a person

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

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

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

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

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

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

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

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

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As if ashamed of her own betrayal, Joanne had darted into the tent.

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

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As if ashamed of her own betrayal, Joanne had darted into the tent.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

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

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

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

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

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

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

a particular point in time

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As if ashamed of her own betrayal, Joanne had darted into the tent.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

a shaky motion

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

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

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

express in words

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading As if ashamed of her own betrayal, Joanne had darted into the tent.

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

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

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

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

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

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

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

From this reading Plunged from one extreme of mental strain to another excitement that was as acute in its opposite effect, John Aldous stood and stared at the tent-flap that had dropped behind Joanne.

look attentively

From this reading She had recognized the ring and the watch; from them she had shrank in horror, as if fearing that the golden serpent might suddenly leap into life and strike.

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

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.

in or at the place that

From this reading Only a flash he had caught of her face; but in that flash he had seen the living, quivering joyousness of freedom blazing where a moment before there had been only horror and fear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had answered his question a thousand times more effectively than if she had remained to tell him with her lips that MacDonald's proofs were sufficient--that the grave in the little box canyon had not disappointed her.