Chapter VI · Out in the Storm

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He seemed to have lost all his strength, for he reeled across the floor like a drunken man.

(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 Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

diminished or moderated

From this reading For two or three minutes the sound was not repeated, and Vinnie and the savage stood waiting with bated breath.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

for the reason that

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The sound was louder, more imperative than before.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading For two or three minutes the sound was not repeated, and Vinnie and the savage stood waiting with bated breath.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading He seemed to have lost all his strength, for he reeled across the floor like a drunken man.

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

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

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

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

From this reading He seemed to have lost all his strength, for he reeled across the floor like a drunken man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

made afraid

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

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

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He seemed to have lost all his strength, for he reeled across the floor like a drunken man.

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

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

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

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

requiring attention or action

From this reading The sound was louder, more imperative than before.

the state of being inactive

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He seemed to have lost all his strength, for he reeled across the floor like a drunken man.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He seemed to have lost all his strength, for he reeled across the floor like a drunken man.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The sound was louder, more imperative than before.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He seemed to have lost all his strength, for he reeled across the floor like a drunken man.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading For two or three minutes the sound was not repeated, and Vinnie and the savage stood waiting with bated breath.

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For two or three minutes the sound was not repeated, and Vinnie and the savage stood waiting with bated breath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

on the contrary

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading He seemed to have lost all his strength, for he reeled across the floor like a drunken man.

recurring again and again

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading For two or three minutes the sound was not repeated, and Vinnie and the savage stood waiting with bated breath.

a harsh noise made by scraping

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sound was louder, more imperative than before.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading He seemed to have lost all his strength, for he reeled across the floor like a drunken man.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The sound was louder, more imperative than before.

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For two or three minutes the sound was not repeated, and Vinnie and the savage stood waiting with bated breath.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

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

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

in the direction of

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

a shaky motion

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

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

From this reading For two or three minutes the sound was not repeated, and Vinnie and the savage stood waiting with bated breath.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

unclearness by virtue of being poorly expressed or not coherent in meaning

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

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From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading For two or three minutes the sound was not repeated, and Vinnie and the savage stood waiting with bated breath.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

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

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.

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

From this reading The chief seemed suddenly to arouse from the state of frightened inactivity into which he had fallen, and rising on his feet, walked, or rather staggered, toward the shaking door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Trembling herself with a fear all the more terrible because of its vagueness and uncertainty, and with her beautiful face pale as death, Vinnie stood and watched the trembling of the heavy cabin door, as the scratching noise was repeated for a third time.