Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

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

From this reading Joe gave a roar and a rush.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

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

From this reading Joe gave a roar and a rush.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

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

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

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

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

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From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

-ing form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

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

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

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

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

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

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Joe gave a roar and a rush.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

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

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

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

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

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

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

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

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

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

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

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From this reading Joe gave a roar and a rush.

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

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

and nothing more

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

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From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

past form of “pummel” — strike, usually with the fist

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

the act of punishing

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Joe gave a roar and a rush.

move hurridly

From this reading Joe gave a roar and a rush.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

of or relating to an angel of the first order

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

be standing; be upright

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

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

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

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

From this reading He strove only to escape punishment, avoiding offensive tactics altogether.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The attack had been somewhat unexpected and as a result, for the first moments of the battle, Kenneth occupied the uncomfortable and inglorious position of the under dog.

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

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Over went the armchair, over went Kenneth, over went Joe, and for a minute nothing was heard in Number 12 but the sound of panting and gasping and muttered words, and the colliding of feet and bodies with floor and furniture.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading It was hard work, however, for Brewster pummeled like a good one, his seraphic face aflame with the light of battle and his yellow hair seeming to stand about his head like a golden oriflamb.