Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

with anger

From this reading Thinking that the fellow had been drinking, Cyril angrily tried to shake him off.

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

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

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

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

someone who attacks

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Thinking that the fellow had been drinking, Cyril angrily tried to shake him off.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Thinking that the fellow had been drinking, Cyril angrily tried to shake him off.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

a boy or man

From this reading Thinking that the fellow had been drinking, Cyril angrily tried to shake him off.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

past form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading Thinking that the fellow had been drinking, Cyril angrily tried to shake him off.

above and across; more than

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

compacted by ironing

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading Thinking that the fellow had been drinking, Cyril angrily tried to shake him off.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thinking that the fellow had been drinking, Cyril angrily tried to shake him off.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Thinking that the fellow had been drinking, Cyril angrily tried to shake him off.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Thinking that the fellow had been drinking, Cyril angrily tried to shake him off.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading "You villain!

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 SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, as he freed himself from the embrace, sending his assailant staggering back against the wall.

at the time that

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

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

From this reading As he did so the man's hat, which had been pressed down over his eyes, fell off, and, to his astonishment, Cyril recognised John Harvey.

which person or people

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading SMITTEN DOWN Two days later, Cyril started at his usual hour to go to Dr. Hodges'; but he had proceeded but a few yards when a man, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly lurched forward and caught him round the neck.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You villain!