Chapter XL · Chapter 40

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

later than; following

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

possessing life

From this reading The spring came on and found him yet alive at Gethin.

(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 That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

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

From this reading The spring came on and found him yet alive at Gethin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading REST AT LAST.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

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

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The comparison of his "now" and "then" was melancholy enough, but it was not bitter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The spring came on and found him yet alive at Gethin.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading The comparison of his "now" and "then" was melancholy enough, but it was not bitter.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The comparison of his "now" and "then" was melancholy enough, but it was not bitter.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

bringing death

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

set up or found

From this reading The spring came on and found him yet alive at Gethin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

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From this reading The spring came on and found him yet alive at Gethin.

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

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

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

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

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

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

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

From this reading The spring came on and found him yet alive at Gethin.

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

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

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

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The comparison of his "now" and "then" was melancholy enough, but it was not bitter.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

immediately past

From this reading REST AT LAST.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The comparison of his "now" and "then" was melancholy enough, but it was not bitter.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

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

From this reading The comparison of his "now" and "then" was melancholy enough, but it was not bitter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading REST AT LAST.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

the season of growth

From this reading The spring came on and found him yet alive at Gethin.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

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

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The comparison of his "now" and "then" was melancholy enough, but it was not bitter.

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

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

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

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

forceful exertion

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

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

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

at the time that

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

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

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading He was never moved from the room to which he had been carried after his mischance--the same which had been his bedroom in the old times, when he was full of strength and vigor--wherein he had so often lain awake, revolving schemes to win his Harry, or slept and dreamed of her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That the termination of Richard's malady would be fatal did not from the first admit of doubt, but he lingered on beyond all expectation.

but in spite of that

From this reading The spring came on and found him yet alive at Gethin.