Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

in actual fact

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

(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 All his movements were slow and awkward, and his dripping clothes clung tight to his body.

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

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Roaring Dick glanced carelessly at the boy.

causing inconvenience

From this reading All his movements were slow and awkward, and his dripping clothes clung tight to his body.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading All his movements were slow and awkward, and his dripping clothes clung tight to his body.

a youthful male person

From this reading Roaring Dick glanced carelessly at the boy.

without care or concern

From this reading Roaring Dick glanced carelessly at the boy.

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

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

clothing in general

From this reading All his movements were slow and awkward, and his dripping clothes clung tight to his body.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading All his movements were slow and awkward, and his dripping clothes clung tight to his body.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Roaring Dick glanced carelessly at the boy.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading All his movements were slow and awkward, and his dripping clothes clung tight to his body.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

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

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Roaring Dick glanced carelessly at the boy.

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

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

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

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

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

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

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

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

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

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

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

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

a particular point in time

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading All his movements were slow and awkward, and his dripping clothes clung tight to his body.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, him!" said Roaring Dick in reply.

above and across; more than

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Oh, him!" said Roaring Dick in reply.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Roaring Dick glanced carelessly at the boy.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh, him!" said Roaring Dick in reply.

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

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

plural of “shiver” — a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading All his movements were slow and awkward, and his dripping clothes clung tight to his body.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

cut off or left behind

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

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

From this reading Roaring Dick glanced carelessly at the boy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading All his movements were slow and awkward, and his dripping clothes clung tight to his body.

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

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

hard to endure

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

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

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

at the time that

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.

in or at the place that

From this reading The latter had succeeded in gaining the shallows, where he was trying to roll over a stranded log.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His hands were purple and swollen; his face puffed and blue; violent shivers shook him from head to foot; his teeth actually chattered when, for a moment, he relaxed his evident intention to stick it through without making a sign.