Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

anew

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

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

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

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

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

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

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

third-person singular of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

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

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

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 he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

having a breast or breasts; or breasts as specified; used chiefly in compounds

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

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

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

capable of being perceived as different or distinct

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

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

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

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

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

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

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

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

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

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

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

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

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

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

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

and nothing more

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

the common people generally

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

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

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

occurring from time to time

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

above and across; more than

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

go across or through

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

plural of “searchlight” — a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

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

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

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

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading Immediately beneath him, beneath him at first, but every second drawing away to the south-west as he drifted in the gale he breasted, lay Hanwood, with its three outer lines of defence.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

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

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

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

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

push forcefully

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

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

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

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

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In accordance with his instructions the two searchlights had turned their beams steadily earthward for the time, and in the absolute blackness of the upper air he could pass over the firing lines of friends and foes in comparative safety.

not perceived or commented on

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

the topmost one of two

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

precisely as stated

From this reading From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

plural of “wall” — 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 From above it seemed as though a very bright needle was every now and then thrust out from the walls into the dark night and drawn back again.

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

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

at the time that

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading As he rose higher and higher before turning to scud before the wind, he saw, as on a plan, the whole field of operations, just distinguishable in its masses of grey and black, with the points of interest revealing themselves by an occasional flash.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE "FINIS" MESSAGE The storm had not decreased its violence when, three minutes later, Salt stood unperceived on the broad coping outside an upper storey of the tower, and, sinking forward into the teeth of the gale, was borne upwards with rigid wings as a kite ascends.