Chapter X

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

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

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

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

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

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

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

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

tired of the world

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

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

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

with obstinate determination

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

increase twofold

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

in a delicate manner

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

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

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

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

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

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

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

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

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

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

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

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

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

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

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

having no employment

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

a small island

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

in a moody manner

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

not any; not one

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

-ing form of “overdo” — do something to an excessive degree

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

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

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

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

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

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

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading Fairfax, the doctor, told him he was overdoing himself, that the strain of double work was telling, advised total idleness, and if possible a change of air.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

the act of testing something

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading He had gone back to it resolutely and doggedly, and was conscious that it was progressing not badly, but at the same time he had a troubling sense that he was treating it less as an aim than as a cure for existence.

hard to endure

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

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

From this reading One day, about this time, Kent was walking home from the Museum.

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

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

in or at the place that

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

a human being; “wight” is an archaic term

From this reading Kent gave the prescription a trial, and went down to the Isle of Wight for a week-end, where he tramped himself utterly tired during the day and bored himself exquisitely during the evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His spirits had by no means lightened since his conversation with Wither, and he strode along moodily, trying to fix his attention on the arrangement of that evening's portion of the great work.