Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

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

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

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

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

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

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

have

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

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

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

an occurrence of something

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

intentionally conceived

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

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

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

at any time

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

joined together into a whole

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

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

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

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From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

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

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

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

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

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

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

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

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

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

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

the force of workers available

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

a particular point in time

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

subject to death

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

absolutely essential

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

and nothing more

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

on the contrary

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

only a very short time before

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

artificially formal

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

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

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

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

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading The mind, in times of grand excitement, has often risen so far superior to the material body that only by trickling blood or faintness have persons become aware of their injuries.

without awareness

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

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

From this reading Haldane's stilted and unnatural tales had been projected into being by such fiery and violent means that they might almost be termed volcanic in their origin; but the fused mass which was the result, resembled scoria or cinders rather than fine metal shaped into artistic forms.

not unfriendly or threatening

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

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

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

at the time that

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

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

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

which person or people

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.

people who are wounded

From this reading But "a wounded spirit, who can bear?" and when did hope, self-love, or pride, ever receive home-thrusts unconsciously?

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading A SORRY KNIGHT The writer has known men to receive mortal wounds in battle, of which, at the moment, they were scarcely conscious.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The well-meaning letter, written by the kindly editor, and full of wholesome advice, cut like a surgeon's knife in some desperate case when it is a question whether the patient can endure the heroic treatment necessary.