Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

the state of being absent

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

possessing life

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

(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 grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

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

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

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

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

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

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

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From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

at any time

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading MISS FRANKLIN'S MISTAKE.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

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

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

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

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

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

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

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

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

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

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

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

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

immediately past

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

for more time

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

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

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS FRANKLIN'S MISTAKE.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading MISS FRANKLIN'S MISTAKE.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

not any; not one

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

by chance

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

possessive form of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

except for; apart from

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

established irrevocably

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

plural of “spoonful” — as much as a spoon will hold

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

not in physical motion

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

plural of “stimulant” — any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

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

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

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

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

male cat

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

up to a particular time

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

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

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Tom Robinson went still deeper into the shadow of the valley, possibly as far as man ever went and returned.

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

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

belonging to which person

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading All that skill and devotion could do--and Tom Robinson had them both--was to keep on without despairing, maintaining warmth against the growing chillness, and administering stimulants and nourishment by spoonfuls and drops.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.

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

From this reading On the night which it was feared would be Tom Robinson's last, Miss Franklin would no longer be denied her place among the watchers.

but in spite of that

From this reading He grew as weak and helpless as an infant, until at last he lost consciousness, and lay prostrate and still, with closed eyes and sealed ears--nothing alive in him save the subtle principle which is compared to a vapour and a breath which no man can see or handle, yet whose presence or absence makes all the difference between an animated body still linked to both worlds and a mass of soulless clay hastening to corruption.