Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

later than; following

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

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

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

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

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

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From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading The fiery storm of sparks and cinders was falling mostly to the northward.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

dearly loved

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

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From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

divisible by two

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

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From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The fiery storm of sparks and cinders was falling mostly to the northward.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The fiery storm of sparks and cinders was falling mostly to the northward.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

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

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

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

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

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

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

of the present time and place

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

without logical or meaningful connection

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

a particular point in time

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The fiery storm of sparks and cinders was falling mostly to the northward.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

in a northern direction

From this reading The fiery storm of sparks and cinders was falling mostly to the northward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

past form of “overtax” — tax excessively

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

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

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

be seated

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light

From this reading The fiery storm of sparks and cinders was falling mostly to the northward.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The fiery storm of sparks and cinders was falling mostly to the northward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

a special situation

From this reading Christine spoke to him as he sat near, but even to her (a thing he could not have imagined possible) he returned an incoherent reply.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The tremendous danger and excitements, and the consciousness of peril to the one most dear to him, had kept him alert long after he ought to have had rest, but overtaxed nature now asserted its rights, and the moment the sharp spur of danger was removed he was overpowered by sleep.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.

exhausted

From this reading Dennis now ventured to sit down almost for the first time, for he was wearied beyond endurance.

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

From this reading "PRAYER IS MIGHTY"--CHRISTINE A CHRISTIAN The day was now declining, and the fire in that part of the city opposite them had so spent itself that they were beginning to have a little respite from immediate danger.