Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

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

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading "But the lake," objected Angel.

possessive form of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

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

From this reading "There may be great risk.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But the lake," objected Angel.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

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

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

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

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

set up or found

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

unproductive of success

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "There may be great risk.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

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

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

temporary military shelter

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

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

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

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

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

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

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "But the lake," objected Angel.

an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "There may be great risk.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

easily agitated

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading "But the lake," objected Angel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

in other respects or ways

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

above and across; more than

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

lacking in energy or will

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

established beyond doubt

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "There may be great risk.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

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

From this reading "I'm certain I lost it in the lower hut," she announced, with a catch in her breath.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

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

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There may be great risk.

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

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

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

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

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

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Give me the light, and I will go and look for it myself—I can never rest until it is found."

in the company of; together with

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading TO DIE WITH YOU THE search in Angel's hut proved fruitless, although the dhurries were taken up, and the ayah passed her slim nervous hand over every inch of the floor, whilst her mistress held aloft the lantern, and Mrs. Waldershare—otherwise passive—poured forth passionate lamentations.