Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

equally

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

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

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

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

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

not following tracks or roads

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

to double the degree

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

moving swiftly

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

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

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

not any; not one

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

on one occasion

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

-ing form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

above and across; more than

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

in the near future

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

any competition

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

cut with a saw

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was the first moment since the beginning of the sound that he had checked his speed or halted for so much as a second.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

move hurridly

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

someone who runs a short distance at top speed

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

plural of “tombstone” — a stone that is used to mark a grave

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

directed up

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

having a hemispherical vault or dome

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And all the time the jangling bells went on, flinging their harsh discord out upon the night.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHT A good sprinter at all times, to-night it seemed to the Superintendent that the man was fairly outdoing himself, in this wild "cross-country" race; and, although Mr. Narkom put forth all the energy and all the speed that was in him, never once could he lessen the space which lay between him and that flying figure in front of him.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!

but in spite of that

From this reading As yet Cleek could get no sight of the church tower, for the centuries-old luxuriance of a group of fir trees screened tower and bells alike from view on this side of the church, and the upward slope of the land from the river's edge to the graveyard wall rendered their screen doubly effective.

inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path

From this reading But presently he came abreast of that wall, vaulted over it, zigzagged his way through a wilderness of crowded tombstones, came out into the open, and looking upward--saw!