Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

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

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

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

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

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

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

on or to one side

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

state categorically

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

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

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

moving toward the east

From this reading EASTWARD HO!

at any time

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

brought together in one place

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

death of a person

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

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

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

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

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading EASTWARD HO!

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

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

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

engage in

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

not any; not one

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

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

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

possessive form of “patriarch” — title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

a very steep cliff

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

in the near future

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

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

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

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

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

push forcefully

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Practical matters now for a time thrust introspection, dreams and sentiment aside.

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

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

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

From this reading The morning was already half spent, and in spite of sorrow, hunger had begun to assert itself; for since time was, no two such absolutely vigorous and healthy humans had ever set foot on earth as Beatrice and Allan.

(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 The man gathered brush and dry-kye and proceeded to make a fire, not far from the precipice, but well out of sight of the patriarch's grave.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading He fetched a generous heap of wood from the neighboring forest, and presently a snapping blaze flung its smoke-banner down the breeze.