Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

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

From this reading He opened his eyes and smiled faintly when he recognized the boy.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

a youthful male person

From this reading He opened his eyes and smiled faintly when he recognized the boy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE DEATH OF GIDEON PRAWLE.

divisible by two

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He opened his eyes and smiled faintly when he recognized the boy.

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

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading He opened his eyes and smiled faintly when he recognized the boy.

inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

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From this reading THE DEATH OF GIDEON PRAWLE.

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

From this reading He opened his eyes and smiled faintly when he recognized the boy.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

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

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

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

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

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

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

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

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEATH OF GIDEON PRAWLE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He opened his eyes and smiled faintly when he recognized the boy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF GIDEON PRAWLE.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He opened his eyes and smiled faintly when he recognized the boy.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He opened his eyes and smiled faintly when he recognized the boy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

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

From this reading THE DEATH OF GIDEON PRAWLE.

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

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

under normal conditions

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

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

From this reading Gideon was stretched out upon a bed in one of the front rooms of the American House at Trinity.

at the time that

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

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

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

a Caucasian

From this reading The usually healthy, rugged look of his tanned face was now turned a ghastly white, which was rendered even more so by his heavy dark beard.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The proprietor of the hotel was sitting beside the bed fanning him when Jack, wild with anxious solicitude, was shown to his room.