Chapter XVI

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

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

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

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

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From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

any large and important church

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

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

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

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From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

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

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

more quickly

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

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

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

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From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

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

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

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

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

an instinctive motive

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

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

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

immediately past

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

march in a procession

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

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From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

the force of workers available

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

not any; not one

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

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

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

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

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

make square

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

in a lofty and exalted manner

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

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

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

a large gathering of people

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

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

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

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 HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

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

From this reading The organ was pealing for even-song, and its strains floated out sublimely as he passed the transept door.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

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

From this reading That he might keep in the shadow of the great Gothic pile he went to the northern side and walked there.

belonging to which person

From this reading HUNTING THE PANTHER BY threading one crooked back street and another he came out behind the Cathedral, upon whose southern wall and forest of spires a moon almost round poured its light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He reflected that the last time he had heard those tones they sounded for his wedding march; and, his impulse to square accounts with Mario Forza quickened, he struck across the square at faster pace.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading To the bright Victor Emanuel Gallery, its throng of promenaders, or the laughing, talking men and women at the outdoor tables of the cafés, he gave no heed.