used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading His restlessness was appalling.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
boat-train
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From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
the two together, not just one
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
CairnnounUS /kern/
a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
Charing
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From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
Dr
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From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
an opposing military force
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
feveredadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərd/
highly or nervously excited
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
moving swiftly
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His restlessness was appalling.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
hop-poles
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From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
INCENSEnounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
held dear
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
loveliest
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From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
malignadjectiveUS /məˈlaɪn/
evil or harmful in nature or influence
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
the force of workers available
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading His restlessness was appalling.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading That dash from Cairo homeward had been something of a fevered dream to both men.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
vistasnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His restlessness was appalling.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading To learn, whilst one is searching for a malign and implacable enemy in Egypt, that that enemy, having secretly returned to London, is weaving his evil spells around "some we loved, the loveliest and the best," is to know the meaning of ordeal.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He perpetually glanced from his father, with whom he shared the compartment, to the flying landscape with its vistas of hop-poles; and Dr. Cairn, although he exhibited less anxiety, was, nevertheless, strung to highest tension.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE INCENSE To Robert Cairn it seemed that the boat-train would never reach Charing Cross.
