All 9 Uses of
bound
in
Lord of the Flies
- Then there was a creature bounding along the pig track toward him, with tusks gleaming and an intimidating grunt.
p. 113..1 (definition 1) *bounding = running/leaping
- He bound himself together with his will, fused his fear and loathing into a hatred, and stood up.
p. 123..6 (definition 2) *bound = held together
- The water bounded from the mountain-top, tore leaves and branches from the trees, poured like a cold shower over the struggling heap on the sand.
p. 153..2 (definition 1)bounded = jumped or leaped
- He kicked a stone and it bounded into the water.
p. 174..8 (definition 1)
- Then the monstrous red thing bounded across the neck and he flung himself flat while the tribe shrieked.
p. 180..9 (definition 1)
- The rock bounded twice and was lost in the forest.
p. 181..2 (definition 1)
- Suddenly Jack bounded out from the tribe and began screaming wildly.
p. 181..4 (definition 1)
- The great rock that had killed Piggy had bounded into this thicket and bounced there, right in the center, making a smashed space a few feet in extent each way.
p. 192..3 (definition 1)
- The rock bounded on, thumping and smashing toward the beach, while a shower of broken twigs and leaves fell on him.
p. 193..4 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (bound as in: The deer bound across the trail.) to leap or jump
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(2) (bound as in: bound together or bound by law) constrained and/or held together or wrappedThe sense of constrained, can mean tied up or obligated depending upon the context. For example:
- "Her wrists were bound." -- tied up
- "I am bound by my word." -- required or obligated (in this case to keep a promise)
- "He is muscle bound." -- prevented from moving easily (due to having such large, tight muscles)
The exact meaning of the senses of held together or wrapped also depend upon context. For example:- "The pages of the book are bound with glue." -- held together physically
- "The book is bound in leather." -- wrapped or covered
- "The United States and England are bound together by a common language." -- connected or united (tied together, figuratively)
- "She cleaned the wound and bound it with fresh bandages." -- wrapped
- "She is wheelchair-bound." -- connected (moves with a wheelchair because she is unable to walk)
- "The jacket has bound buttonholes." -- edges wrapped by fabric or trim rather than stitches