Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The days that followed passed in a blur.

plural of “adjustment” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

(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 In all this time he saw only Watson.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He did not ask for Hilmer or Helen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

made dull or blunt

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

become glassy; lose clear vision

From this reading The days that followed passed in a blur.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days that followed passed in a blur.

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

From this reading He did not ask for Hilmer or Helen.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The days that followed passed in a blur.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not ask for Hilmer or Helen.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

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From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading He did not ask for Hilmer or Helen.

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From this reading He did not ask for Hilmer or Helen.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

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

From this reading The days that followed passed in a blur.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not ask for Hilmer or Helen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

and nothing more

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He did not ask for Hilmer or Helen.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The days that followed passed in a blur.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

cut with a saw

From this reading In all this time he saw only Watson.

plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

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

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The days that followed passed in a blur.

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

From this reading The days that followed passed in a blur.

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

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

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

From this reading In all this time he saw only Watson.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In all this time he saw only Watson.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading In all this time he saw only Watson.

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

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

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

From this reading Fred Starratt went through the motions of living, but they were only motions.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.

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

From this reading Between the intervals of legal adjustments, court examinations, and formal red tape he would lie upon his narrow bed at the hotel reading his wife's message--that sharp-edged message which had shorn him of his strength--as if to dull further his blunted sensibilities.