Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

anew

From this reading How long it was before he again opened his eyes he could not tell.

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

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

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

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

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

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading How long it was before he again opened his eyes he could not tell.

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

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

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

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

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From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

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

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

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From this reading How long it was before he again opened his eyes he could not tell.

having an unpleasant smell

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

an instinctive motive

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

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

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How long it was before he again opened his eyes he could not tell.

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

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

staying power

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading How long it was before he again opened his eyes he could not tell.

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

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

on one occasion

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading How long it was before he again opened his eyes he could not tell.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

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

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

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From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

any vertical post or rod used as a support

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

express in words

From this reading How long it was before he again opened his eyes he could not tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

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

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading AND THEN-- Mr. Heatherbloom regained consciousness, or semi-consciousness, in an ill-smelling place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

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

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

up to a particular time

From this reading He closed his eyes, and leaned back; the throbbings seemed to beat on his brain like the angry surf, smiting harder and harder until nature at length came to his relief and oblivion once more claimed him.

in a vague way

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.

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

From this reading His legs, too, he next became vaguely aware, were fastened by a similar contrivance to the deck.

plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading His first impulse was to raise his hands to his aching head, but he could not do this on account of two iron bands that held his wrists to a stanchion.