Chapter XXI

(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 "All that I need is rest--rest," he murmured more than once.

not functioning properly

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

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

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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From this reading SURPRISE FOR BURGO.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

in a habitual and longstanding manner

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

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

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SURPRISE FOR BURGO.

set up or found

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

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

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "All that I need is rest--rest," he murmured more than once.

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

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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

From this reading "All that I need is rest--rest," he murmured more than once.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

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From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

in your mind

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "All that I need is rest--rest," he murmured more than once.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "All that I need is rest--rest," he murmured more than once.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "All that I need is rest--rest," he murmured more than once.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

on one occasion

From this reading "All that I need is rest--rest," he murmured more than once.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

existing or coming before

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "All that I need is rest--rest," he murmured more than once.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

in the near future

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading SURPRISE FOR BURGO.

used as intensifiers

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "All that I need is rest--rest," he murmured more than once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.

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

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

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

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was terribly weak and low, but beyond that, there seemed nothing chronically amiss with him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mr. Marchment gave up his own cabin to him, and that he lacked nothing in the way of nursing and attention on the part of Dacia and Burgo goes without saying.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Sir Everard Clinton had gone through so much, both physically and mentally, in the course of the preceding two hours that as soon as he found himself on board the yacht, the inevitable reaction set in.