used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
Biffkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
the two together, not just one
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
made afraid
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
the act of acquiring something
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
immediately past
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
for more time
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
mufflings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
RetributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
cut with a saw
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
Silas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
move an implement through
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
male cat
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
Tunstall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
uncertainlyadverbUS /ənˈsɜːrtənli/
in an unsteady manner
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
war-dance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And both of them were so excited that they were getting more entangled every instant.
in or at the place that
From this reading Retribution THE sound of that piercing scream, and the sight of Silas Tunstall dropping lifeless to the ground, gave me such a shock that I stopped dead where I was, unable to stir hand or foot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was tearing frantically at his white mufflings, and the other--Tom, of course--was dancing a kind of furious war-dance in the effort to get free.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment longer, I saw, with starting eyes, the two ghostly figures circling uncertainly around the prostrate form, in the increasing gloom; then they stopped, drew together, and I heard a hasty consultation in muffled tones, which I seemed to recognize.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Biffkins!” called Dick’s frightened voice, at last; “come here, will you, and get these things off us!”
