Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

later than; following

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

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

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

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

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

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

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

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

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

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From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

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From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

make calm or still

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

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From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

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From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

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From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

the act of departing

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

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

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

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From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

set up or found

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

unproductive of success

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

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

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

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

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

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

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

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

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

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

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

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From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

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

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

a single distinct event

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

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

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

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

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

not any; not one

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

an amount of time

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

try to get or reach

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

a male human offspring

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

coming after or following

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

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

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

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

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

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

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

one who stays for only a short time

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

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

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

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

From this reading Dead she certainly was not, nor did she mean to die; for, upon returning to Newtake after hours of fruitless searching, Blanchard found a communication awaiting him there, though no shadow of evidence was forthcoming to show how it had reached the farm.

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

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

at the time that

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BABY Succeeding upon the tumultuous incidents of Clement's death and Chris Blanchard's disappearance, there followed a period of calm in the lives of those from whom this narrative is gleaned.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Such transient peace proved the greater in so far as Damaris and her son were concerned, by reason of an incident which befell Will on the evening of his sister's departure.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Upon the ledge of the window he discovered it when he returned, and read the message at a glance:

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't you nor mother fear nothing for me, nor seek me out, for it would be vain.