Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

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

From this reading They were the Troy Gallants, and Major Hymen marched beside them.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

next to; at the side of

From this reading They were the Troy Gallants, and Major Hymen marched beside them.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

transport from one place to another

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

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

From this reading They were the Troy Gallants, and Major Hymen marched beside them.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading With a gasp he recognised them.

a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

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

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

cause to stop

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

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

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

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

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

(Greek mythology) the god of marriage

From this reading They were the Troy Gallants, and Major Hymen marched beside them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE MAJOR LEAVES US.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE MAJOR LEAVES US.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading They were the Troy Gallants, and Major Hymen marched beside them.

the force of workers available

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading With a gasp he recognised them.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

move stealthily

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

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

From this reading THE MAJOR LEAVES US.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With a gasp he recognised them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were the Troy Gallants, and Major Hymen marched beside them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

a vagrant

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading They were the Troy Gallants, and Major Hymen marched beside them.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE MAJOR LEAVES US.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He had scarce time to lower his burden upon the doorstep before the head of the company swung into view around the street corner.

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

From this reading They were the Troy Gallants, and Major Hymen marched beside them.

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

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two minutes later the Vicar, staggering up to the hospital door with Gunner Sobey on his back, came to a terrified halt as his ears caught the _tramp, tramp_ of a body of men approaching from the direction of Passage Slip, which is the landing-place of the Little Ferry.