Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

matters of personal concern

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

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

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The master of the house was carried to his bed, and a messenger was despatched for the surgeon.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading GERALDINE'S BURGLAR.

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

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

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

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

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

From this reading The master of the house was carried to his bed, and a messenger was despatched for the surgeon.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

a tall elegant chest of drawers

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

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

From this reading The master of the house was carried to his bed, and a messenger was despatched for the surgeon.

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

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The master of the house was carried to his bed, and a messenger was despatched for the surgeon.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

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

From this reading GERALDINE'S BURGLAR.

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

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

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

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

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

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

to a considerable degree

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

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

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The master of the house was carried to his bed, and a messenger was despatched for the surgeon.

a social unit living together

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

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

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

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

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The master of the house was carried to his bed, and a messenger was despatched for the surgeon.

a person who carries a message

From this reading The master of the house was carried to his bed, and a messenger was despatched for the surgeon.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

a particular point in time

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

not any; not one

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

being perceived or observed

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

on one occasion

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The master of the house was carried to his bed, and a messenger was despatched for the surgeon.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

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

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

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

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

not seen or observed

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

having passed out of existence

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

in a violent manner

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

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

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

in or at the place that

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

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

From this reading By this time the whole household was roused, and Miss Burnard at once took the direction of affairs.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In the confusion no one noticed that Dina had vanished, so that wholly unobserved she crept into the jungle walk, and in a moment came upon the tall burglar leaning up against a tree and panting heavily.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading BUT in wrenching himself free in his effort to escape, the man threw Mr. Ellis down, and the latter, in falling, struck his head violently against the sharp corner of a carved chiffonier, and lay where he fell, without sound or motion.