Chapter XVI

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

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

later than; following

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

(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 AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

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

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

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

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

with great urgency

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

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

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

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

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

every person

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

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

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

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

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

heal or recover

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

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

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

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

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

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

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

be the source of pain

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

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

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

engage in

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

in a nice way

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

being perceived or observed

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

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

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

not divisible by two

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

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

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

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

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

not in physical motion

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

a state of acute pain

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As a matter of fact, it was Steve’s heart and mind that were feeling hurt more than his body, although that was still painful enough.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

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

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

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

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

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

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

an administrative division of a county

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The doctor had told him that the ribs were not broken, but severely bruised, that he had had a very narrow escape of serious trouble from the inflamed and festering wounds on his chest, but that these were beginning to heal nicely now.

up to a particular time

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

precisely as stated

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

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

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

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

From this reading AS it happened, they were all very near having to wait in vain for Steve to come to the Ridge.

at the time that

From this reading He was not down into the township until a couple of days after it was known how Durgan’s death had come about, and when he did make an appearance, everyone remarked how bitter and cynical he was over their congratulations.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading They noticed, however, how desperately ill and worn he looked, and when it was known that he had seen the doctor, and was suffering from wounds and a resulting touch of fever, his odd manner was put down to that.