used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
exhale hard
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
cause to be bored
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
bulrushnounUS /ˈbʊlrəʃ/
tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
butt-end
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From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
centred
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From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
conch-shell
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From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
a boy or man
From this reading “Lead the way, old fellow.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “Lead the way, old fellow.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
needn't
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From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
nigger
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From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Lead the way, old fellow.”
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
with speed
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
reversingverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reverse” — change to the contrary
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
rock-chamber
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From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
move hurridly
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
having a supporting base
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Into the smaller chamber they dashed, to find the exit blocked by the sentinel with sword drawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Lead the way, old fellow.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Rapidly reversing his musket, Don bore down upon him--he, to do him justice, standing his ground bravely,--and with the butt-end of the weapon dealt the nigger a blow in the stomach that doubled him up like a broken bulrush.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Four galleries centred on the rock-chamber, and the confused, tumultuous rush of feet which followed the blast of the conch-shell like an ominous echo, proceeded from that particular gallery opposite the vestibule.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Seems to be a rare lot of them; but we needn't stop to reckon 'em up,” said Jack, with a constrained laugh.
