Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

anew

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

(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 PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

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

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

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

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

a state of supreme happiness

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

completely happy and contented

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

cooked in hot water

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

a person who is in charge

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

carry on a conversation

From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

coming down or downward

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

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From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

at any time

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

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

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

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

From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

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

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed

From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

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

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

past form of “oust” — remove from a position or office

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

an amount of time

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

plural of “quart” — a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

with speed

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

precisely, exactly

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

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

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

in a swift manner

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

plural of “temp” — a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

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

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

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

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

up to a particular time

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

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

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading And indeed she was right, for, from morning till night, the prisoners' solitary topic of conversation was food.

someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

From this reading "_Manger, manger, manger, tout le temps!"_ Thus the nurse epitomised the converse of her charges.

up to a particular time

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.

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

From this reading But this state of beatitude was quickly ousted by a period of discontent, when the hunger fiend reigned supreme in the little room.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

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

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

at the time that

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PRISONERS RELEASED The first dread days, when the Boy, heavy with fever, seemed scarcely to realise our presence, were swiftly followed by placid hours when he lay and smiled in blissful content, craving nothing, now that we were all together again.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading During the first ten days their diet consisted solely of boiled milk, and as that time wore to a close the number of quarts consumed increased daily, until Paul, the chief porter, seemed ever ascending the little outside stair carrying full bottles of milk, or descending laden with empty ones.