past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
anew
From this reading The pistol shots and yells were ringing out again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
moving swiftly
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
Fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Help, help!” yelled Larry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
Larry
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From this reading “Help, help!” yelled Larry.
MomentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The pistol shots and yells were ringing out again.
outdidverbUS /ˈaʊtdɪd/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The pistol shots and yells were ringing out again.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
RIDERnounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The pistol shots and yells were ringing out again.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The pistol shots and yells were ringing out again.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pistol shots and yells were ringing out again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RIDER The confusion which instantly reigned in that particular room of Fool’s Castle far outdid the same kind of performance enacted on the previous night.
whirrverb
make a soft swishing sound
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Momentarily he expected to hear the whirr of bullets flying through the open windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys, springing up, bumped into each other, wildly scrambling for points of safety, and by every action indicating that the night surprise had acted with terrific force on their nerves.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Help, help!” yelled Larry.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The pistol shots and yells were ringing out again.
