aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
(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 When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
AMIDSTprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
BLAZEnounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
defaceverbUS /dɪˈfeɪs/
mar or spoil the appearance of
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He turned to Gilbert, took his hand into one of his, and laid the other upon his shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
how
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From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He turned to Gilbert, took his hand into one of his, and laid the other upon his shoulder.
immediately past
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
the middle of the day
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
on one occasion
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He turned to Gilbert, took his hand into one of his, and laid the other upon his shoulder.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He turned to Gilbert, took his hand into one of his, and laid the other upon his shoulder.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
make square
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
sternestadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnəst/
superlative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
not in physical motion
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned to Gilbert, took his hand into one of his, and laid the other upon his shoulder.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps something in his brother’s attitude, and in the slow, stiff way in which he moved and gazed about him, recalled past scenes to his mind.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
at the time that
From this reading When they got into the library, some recollection of it all seemed to come to Michael too.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gilbert, however, remembered it—remembered many other things too, as he entered the familiar square hall, and looked furtively round at the well-known things which still furnished it.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
but in spite of that
From this reading ‘AMIDST THE BLAZE OF NOON’ Michael took his brother home, and so true is it that time and life can and do, if not wipe out, yet blur and deface the recollection of the sternest and most terrible past scenes, that Michael never once thought, as he opened the door, and ushered Gilbert in, of how that door had last closed upon his companion.
