Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

(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 These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

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

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

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

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

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

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

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From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

mark as different

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading However, during his fainting fit, this is what Bussy saw, or thought he saw.

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

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading However, during his fainting fit, this is what Bussy saw, or thought he saw.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading However, during his fainting fit, this is what Bussy saw, or thought he saw.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

set up or found

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

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

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

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

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

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

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

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

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

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

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

the act of retaining something

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

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

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, during his fainting fit, this is what Bussy saw, or thought he saw.

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

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

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

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

engage in

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading However, during his fainting fit, this is what Bussy saw, or thought he saw.

above and across; more than

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

coated with paint

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

go across or through

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

cut with a saw

From this reading However, during his fainting fit, this is what Bussy saw, or thought he saw.

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

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

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

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

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

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

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

From this reading However, during his fainting fit, this is what Bussy saw, or thought he saw.

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

From this reading However, during his fainting fit, this is what Bussy saw, or thought he saw.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

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

From this reading HOW IT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH A DREAM FROM THE REALITY.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading These figures, in all possible attitudes, holding flowers, carrying arms, seemed to him to be stepping from the walls.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading However, during his fainting fit, this is what Bussy saw, or thought he saw.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading He found himself in a room with furniture of carved wood, with a tapestry of figures, and a painted ceiling.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Bussy had had time, before falling, to pass his handkerchief under his shirt, and to buckle the belt of his sword over it, so as to make a kind of bandage to the open wound whence the blood flowed, but he had already lost blood enough to make him faint.