Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

(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 Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

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

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

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

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

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

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

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

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

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

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

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

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

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

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

a person of German nationality

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

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

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

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

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

a large number or amount

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

causing or marked by grief or anguish

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

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

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

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

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

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

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

and nothing more

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

a particular point in time

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

close at hand

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

on one occasion

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

above and across; more than

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

with speed

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

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

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

without mercy or pity

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

not in physical motion

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

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

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

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

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

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

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In another moment they had turned an angle and the sentry, silhouetted against the lighter sky, stood peering through the doorway.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

up to a particular time

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

communicated in words

From this reading Jeb could have neither moved nor uttered a cry; he had recoiled in terror, crouching as a part of the fallen masonry that littered the floor.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

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 Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Out of the darkness, right into his face, this scream came, ending in a weak, despairing, but above all else heartrending, moan; then everything grew still.

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

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

-ing form of “whimper” — cry weakly or softly

From this reading He barked something in German that had an ominous sound, and the nearby voice began an hysterical whimpering, interspersed with pleading in rapidly spoken French which Jeb partially understood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.

the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

From this reading Almost at once quick steps resounded through the ruined streets, scrambling over heaps of wreckage and coming nearer until they passed with a kind of ruthless determination just outside the tottering wall.