Chapter III

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

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

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From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

(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 He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

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

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

in addition

From this reading “Well met, my sons! and I suppose you say well met, also.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Are you starving, or am I to be starved?

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

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Are you starving, or am I to be starved?

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

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

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

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

From this reading Are you starving, or am I to be starved?

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

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

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

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

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

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

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

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

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Well met, my sons! and I suppose you say well met, also.

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

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “Well met, my sons! and I suppose you say well met, also.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Well met, my sons! and I suppose you say well met, also.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Are you starving, or am I to be starved?

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

by chance

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

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From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

express in words

From this reading “Well met, my sons! and I suppose you say well met, also.

only a very short time before

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading “Well met, my sons! and I suppose you say well met, also.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

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

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading Are you starving, or am I to be starved?

suffering from lack of food

From this reading Are you starving, or am I to be starved?

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

not in physical motion

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

express a supposition

From this reading “Well met, my sons! and I suppose you say well met, also.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

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

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

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

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

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

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

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 The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

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

From this reading The astonished, the affrighted Theon started from the arm of the sage, and, staggering backwards, was saved, probably, from falling, by a statue that stood against the wall on one side of the door: he leaned against it, pale and almost fainting.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well met, my sons! and I suppose you say well met, also.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He knew not what to do, scarcely what to feel, and was totally blind to all the objects around him.

which person or people

From this reading His conductor, who had possibly expected his confusion, did not turn to observe it, but advanced in such a manner as to cover him from the view of the company, and, still to give time for recollection, stood receiving and returning salutations.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well met, my sons! and I suppose you say well met, also.