Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

later than; following

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

(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 All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

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From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

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

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

brought into existence

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

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From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

the act or process of complicating

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

a state at a particular time

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

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

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

with passionate fervor

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

destroyed or killed

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

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

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

a single distinct event

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

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

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

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

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

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

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

not any; not one

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

considered individually

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

except for; apart from

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

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

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

for a short time

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

not in physical motion

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

the first light of day

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

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

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Gone was all remembrance of the former ill-feeling between them, of the unfair and cruel bargain which this man had forced upon him to the utter destruction of his life's happiness.

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

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

precisely as stated

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.

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

From this reading It was on the afternoon of the following day that a new and serious complication arose.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

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

From this reading All through the night Anstice had come and gone by Cheniston's bedside; but although there was no improvement in his patient's condition, neither did he seem to have progressed any further into the grim Valley of the Shadow; and although this extreme weakness and prostration were ominous enough, Anstice still cherished that very faint, very timid hope which had been born on the previous night.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had never wished so fervently for the power to save a life as in this particular case.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The night had passed without incident of any kind; and shortly after sunrise the little party met to compare notes of their respective vigils.