alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
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 The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BAY My lord's pistol was raised, ready.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading AT BAY My lord's pistol was raised, ready.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It would be better, he said, at the side.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading AT BAY My lord's pistol was raised, ready.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
missilenounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AT BAY My lord's pistol was raised, ready.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading AT BAY My lord's pistol was raised, ready.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading AT BAY My lord's pistol was raised, ready.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading AT BAY My lord's pistol was raised, ready.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It would be better, he said, at the side.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It would be better, he said, at the side.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT BAY My lord's pistol was raised, ready.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The table was too full in front of the windows, too much exposed to any missile that might be directed into the room.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The first hand or arm that appeared through the shutters would be shattered as it came.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, even as he stood there waiting to see the woodwork forced in, he altered his tactics somewhat.
