Chapter XI

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

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

(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 The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

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

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading He had arranged to see his steward at noon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had arranged to see his steward at noon.

past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The sunbeams grew warm; the day had its duties.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

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

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The sunbeams grew warm; the day had its duties.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

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

From this reading The sunbeams grew warm; the day had its duties.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

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

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

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

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

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

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

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

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading WITHOUT HOPE.

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

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sunbeams grew warm; the day had its duties.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

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

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

the middle of the day

From this reading He had arranged to see his steward at noon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

move upward

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

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From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had arranged to see his steward at noon.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

term of address for a man

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

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

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading He had arranged to see his steward at noon.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

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From this reading The sunbeams grew warm; the day had its duties.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

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

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

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

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The sunbeams grew warm; the day had its duties.

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

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

in or at the place that

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The sun shone round him, the flowers bloomed fair, the sweet south wind whispered of all bright things; but Sir Ronald never raised his despairing face to the summer heavens.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Life and hope were crushed within him; he did not care to rise from the ground where he had flung himself in the first wild paroxysm of grief; he had some vague hope that he might die there; but it takes much to kill a strong man.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading WITHOUT HOPE.