Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

(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 And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

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

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading His hand still held what the man had pushed into it, but by-and-by it was as fire.

an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

past form of “dangle” — hang freely

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading And S----th felt it was done.

start firing a weapon

From this reading His hand still held what the man had pushed into it, but by-and-by it was as fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

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

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading His hand still held what the man had pushed into it, but by-and-by it was as fire.

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

toward home

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

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

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

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

From this reading His hand still held what the man had pushed into it, but by-and-by it was as fire.

informal terms for the mouth

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

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

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

above and across; more than

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

(Greek mythology) a mythical giant who was a thief and murderer; he would capture people and tie them to an iron bed, stretching them or hacking off their legs to make them fit; was killed by Theseus

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

a person who is being chased

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading His hand still held what the man had pushed into it, but by-and-by it was as fire.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

on the contrary

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

not in physical motion

From this reading His hand still held what the man had pushed into it, but by-and-by it was as fire.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading And S----th felt it was done.

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

push forcefully

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

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

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

not done

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

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

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His hand still held what the man had pushed into it, but by-and-by it was as fire.

at the time that

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading And fumbling nervously in his pocket, and shaking all over, not at all like the old object of similitude, but rather like a branch of a tree driven by the wind, he thrust something into S----th's hand, and rushing past him, was off on the road homewards.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Nor was it a quick walk under fear, but a run, as if he thought he was or would be pursued for his life, or brought down by the long range of the gun he had seen in the hands of the robber.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, it was easily done, and it was done; but how to be undone at a time when the craving maw of the noose dangled from the post, in obedience to the Procrustes of the time!