Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

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

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby

From this reading She was little better than a babbling idiot.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

form a curve

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading She was little better than a babbling idiot.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading PLEASANT DREAMS!

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

provoking horror

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

a person of subnormal intelligence

From this reading She was little better than a babbling idiot.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

young sheep

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She was little better than a babbling idiot.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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 When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

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

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

persistent determination

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading PLEASANT DREAMS!

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

having a supporting base

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was little better than a babbling idiot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

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

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.

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

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

at the time that

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dr. Twelves was bending over her, standing where he had stood many a time to bend over the man she slew.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

belonging to which person

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Mrs. Gregory Lamb was brought back out of that fit by which she had been overtaken she was lying on Cuthbert Grahame's bed, on which he had lived for so long, and died at her hand; the bed whose image had been borne in upon her phantom-haunted brain with such horrible persistency.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The duel had been fought to a finish, and Margaret had won.