Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

aroused to action

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

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

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

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

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

a person who is in charge

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

a very intense and uncontrolled fire

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

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

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

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

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

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

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

most important element

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

engage in

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

the force of workers available

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

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

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

and nothing more

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

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

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

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

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

in or at that place or location

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

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

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

propel through the air

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

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

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

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

From this reading One or two of them carried bundles in their hand, and there were some who had dragged their trunks down the stairs and out into the roadway, and were now sitting on them, regarding, in a bewildered fashion, the progress of the fire.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

the topmost one of two

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

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

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

in or at the place that

From this reading And now the people in the windows above began to throw satchels and other light articles out into the street, and one or two of them fell near enough to the spot where Bruce was sitting in his wagon to make it apparent to him that he had better move away.

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

From this reading As the chief leaped from his wagon, Bruce realized for the first time the extent of the conflagration which they had been called upon to subdue.

during the time that

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

which person or people

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sidewalk in front of the main entrance was already thronged with people, many of whom were only partly dressed, and had evidently been aroused from their beds by the alarm of fire.

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

From this reading From the upper windows of the hotel streams of smoke were issuing, while in others he could see the half-clad forms of men and women who were looking out and shouting to those in the street below for assistance.