Chapter XXV

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

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

(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 I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

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

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

unproductive of success

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

the act of closing something

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading MY DAY IN COURT.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MY DAY IN COURT.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

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

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

set up or found

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

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

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

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

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

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

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

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

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

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

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

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

From this reading MY DAY IN COURT.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

(of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY DAY IN COURT.

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

above and across; more than

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

in a dangerous manner

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading I was on him and pinning him against the planks before he could recover himself.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

temporarily incapable of speaking

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

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

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

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

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

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

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

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

From this reading I had learned something about gagging now, so by the time he had recovered his full senses, he found himself hitched quite securely to the unplaned pillar, bootless, trouserless and speechless--but above all else astonished.

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

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.

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

From this reading He was not unconscious, but dazed and groggy, and the blood was flowing from a nasty cut perilously close to the left temple.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading I picked up the fallen key, liberated my right hand, then closing his manacle about his own wrist, I dragged him over to an upright post and passing the chain about it fastened his other hand.