Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

without advance planning

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

(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 He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

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

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

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

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

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

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

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

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

an abstract part of something

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

at any time

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

a contrived or fantastic idea

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

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

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

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

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

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

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

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

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

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

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

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

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

for more time

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

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

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

poorly conceived or thought out

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

totally perplexed and mixed up

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

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From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

not any; not one

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

on one occasion

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

the act of departing politely

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

established beyond doubt

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

on the contrary

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

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

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

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

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

in the near future

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

get on top of; deal with successfully

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

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

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Once he had accidentally met Naida, but their brief conversation left him more deeply mystified then ever, and later she seemed to avoid him altogether.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

a special situation

From this reading The barrier between them no longer appeared as a figment of her misguided imagination, but rather as a real thing neither patience nor courage might hope to surmount.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

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

From this reading THE PARTING HOUR To Lieutenant Brant these proved days of bitterness.

two times

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

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

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

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

From this reading His sole comfort was the feeling that he had performed his duty; his sustaining hope, that the increasing rumors of Indian atrocity might soon lead to his despatch upon active service.

people who are wounded

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had called twice upon Hampton, both times finding the wounded man propped up in bed, very affable, properly grateful for services rendered, yet avoiding all reference to the one disturbing element between them.