Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

anew

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing 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 But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

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

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

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

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

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

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

completely unclothed

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

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

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

deprived of sight

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

become glassy; lose clear vision

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

dearly loved

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

get undressed

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

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From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

intense or sharp

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

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From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

form or shape by forcing through an opening

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

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

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

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

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

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

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

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

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

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

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Nay, such thoughts, perhaps, were part of his very self.

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From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

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

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

and nothing more

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

cause to throb or beat rapidly

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Nay, such thoughts, perhaps, were part of his very self.

by chance

From this reading Nay, such thoughts, perhaps, were part of his very self.

thrust or throw into

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

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

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Nay, such thoughts, perhaps, were part of his very self.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

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

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

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

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

up to a particular time

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.

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

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

precisely as stated

From this reading Nay, such thoughts, perhaps, were part of his very self.

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

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

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

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

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

From this reading It were best so, he reassured himself again; better that he should now plunge into the sweet mystery, of which the little he knew was by a dim, exquisite divination, better that he should live only as a sad memory than as an evil-causing reality.

which person or people

From this reading But he was not so absorbed in his self and his purpose as to extrude all thoughts of those who were dear to him.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He proceeded to disrobe himself, for he wished to feel the embrace of the waters on his bare flesh.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Eyes that till now were dry became blinded with tears, so that the shaded, floating night-world seemed to palpitate before him in a strange blur that was like a despairing mood externalised.