Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

in actual fact

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

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

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

react verbally

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Neeburg had not been surprised at the seizure.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

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

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Neeburg had not been surprised at the seizure.

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

of or relating to the heart

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

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From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

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

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

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

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

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

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

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

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

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

From this reading Neeburg had not been surprised at the seizure.

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

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

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

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

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

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

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

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

not many times

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

engage in

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

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

From this reading Neeburg had not been surprised at the seizure.

disregarded

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

easily agitated

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Neeburg had not been surprised at the seizure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

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

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

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

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

From this reading Neeburg had not been surprised at the seizure.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

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

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Neeburg had not been surprised at the seizure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

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

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

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

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

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

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

up to a particular time

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

in a vague way

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

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

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A SICK MAN’S FANCY From the day that Gilbert was brought back to England, some weeks later, Claudia’s life became one of deadly rustic monotony.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

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

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.

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

From this reading It was out of the question for him to continue living in London for some time to come, and Neeburg approved of the air of Wynnstay, which was pure and bracing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cardiac trouble not infrequently followed on neglected influenza, he said, and combined with his nervous breakdown was, though not actually dangerous to his life, serious enough to make, for a time, a complete invalid of him.

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

From this reading He was kept lying in his bed until he was well enough to be moved from Le Touquet, and then, in answer to his mother’s entreaties—she still seemed vaguely to hold Claudia responsible—he went down to his old home at Wynnstay.