Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

a friendly nation

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

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

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

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

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

an alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

a movement into or inward

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

divisible by two

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The officer spoke first.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

made afraid

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

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

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

young domestic cat

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

very recently

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

on one occasion

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

a fence made of upright pickets

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Beside her, crouched down in his chair, was old Grandpa, peering out between the folds of his blanket like a frightened kitten.

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

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The officer spoke first.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

male cat

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

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

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading (As Father Pat said afterward, "Shure, and 'twas as black as anny colored babe's in Cherry Street!") However, that newly shaved visage lightened instantly, paling at sight of the police-blue and the shield.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

during the time that

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The interruption halted Big Tom halfway of a stormy sentence, and he turned upon the entering officer a countenance dark and working.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading AN ALLY CROSSES A SWORD OFFICER CLANCY did not wait even to knock once upon the Barber door, but pushed it open sharply--discovering Big Tom and Cis, face to face on the far side of the kitchen table, the latter with wet cheeks, while her shrinking, wilted young figure was swayed backward out of reach of the huge finger which the longshoreman was shaking before her eyes.