Chapter IX · Chapter 9

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

later than; following

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

anew

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

(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 was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Old Jim then took his lantern and went out alone.

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

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

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

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Perhaps his tiny foundling had wandered away by himself, he thought.

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

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perhaps his tiny foundling had wandered away by himself, he thought.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

in an expectant manner

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown

From this reading Perhaps his tiny foundling had wandered away by himself, he thought.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

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

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

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

From this reading Perhaps his tiny foundling had wandered away by himself, he thought.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

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

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Perhaps his tiny foundling had wandered away by himself, he thought.

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

From this reading Old Jim then took his lantern and went out alone.

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

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

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

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

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

From this reading Old Jim then took his lantern and went out alone.

a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Old Jim then took his lantern and went out alone.

go away from a place

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

hear with intention

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

laborer who works in a mine

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

not any; not one

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

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

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

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

From this reading Old Jim then took his lantern and went out alone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Old Jim then took his lantern and went out alone.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps his tiny foundling had wandered away by himself, he thought.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

except for; apart from

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

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

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Old Jim then took his lantern and went out alone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

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

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Perhaps his tiny foundling had wandered away by himself, he thought.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

Italian painter of the Venetian school (1518-1594)

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

very small

From this reading Perhaps his tiny foundling had wandered away by himself, he thought.

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

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Old Jim then took his lantern and went out alone.

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

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

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

From this reading Searching and searching, up hill and down, lighting his way through the brush, the miner went on and on, to leave no spot unvisited.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Perhaps his tiny foundling had wandered away by himself, he thought.

migratory

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.

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

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE GUILTY MISS DOC That Keno and Tintoretto should sleep was inevitable, after the way they had eaten.

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

From this reading Old Jim then took his lantern and went out alone.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was out all night, wandering here and climbing there on the hillside, pausing now and again to listen and to look about, almost expectantly, where naught could be seen save the mighty procession of the stars, and naught could be heard save the ringing of the inter-stellar silence as the earth swung steadily onward in her course.