Chapter IX

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

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

From this reading ’You are safe?

weapons considered collectively

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading You will not go?’ she asked breathlessly.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

in a breathless manner

From this reading You will not go?’ she asked breathlessly.

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

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

From this reading You will not go?’ she asked breathlessly.

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

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

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

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From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

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

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

the light of the Moon

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You will not go?’ she asked breathlessly.

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading ’You are safe?

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

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

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

express in speech

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

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

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

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

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

in the direction of

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading As she drew near, he held out his arms; she quickened her pace, like a jungle deer, and flung herself on his breast, uttering low, native cries.

precisely as stated

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

in or at the place that

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

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

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will not go?’ she asked breathlessly.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "My window opened on the patch of moonlight across which I’d come earlier in the evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He stood there now, as if waiting; and, before I could speak, a woman came toward him with a gliding, crouching step, starting out of the very shadow where I’d paused to hear the song.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ’You are safe?