used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He was under arrest and under guard.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
exhale hard
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
didn't
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From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
footfalls
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From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He was under arrest and under guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
used to form the superlative
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
PicklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading He wondered if the guard were Pickles.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
make steady
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
TrampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was under arrest and under guard.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading HE DOES MOST OF THE TALKING AND TAKES ALL THE BLAME Tramp, tramp, tramp--all through the endless, wakeful hours he heard that soldier marching back and forth, back and forth, outside the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wondered if the guard were Pickles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered if the guard were Pickles.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he should try to get out that soldier would order him to halt, and if he didn't halt the soldier would shoot him.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Every sound of those steady footfalls was like a blow, stinging afresh the cruel wound which had been opened in his impassive nature.
