Chapter XI

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

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

(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 All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

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

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

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

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

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

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

a county in southern England

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

put on clothes

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

lasting a long time

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

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

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

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

From this reading “J’AIME: IL FAUT QUE J’ESPERE.”

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

set up or found

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

a quick look

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

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

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

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

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

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

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading “J’AIME: IL FAUT QUE J’ESPERE.”

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

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

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

From this reading “J’AIME: IL FAUT QUE J’ESPERE.”

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

From this reading “J’AIME: IL FAUT QUE J’ESPERE.”

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

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

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

something that is lost

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

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

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

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

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

not any; not one

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

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

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

and nothing more

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

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

From this reading “J’AIME: IL FAUT QUE J’ESPERE.”

new

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

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

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

the rays of the sun

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

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

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

a special situation

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

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

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

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

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

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

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

one who stays for only a short time

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

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

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

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

From this reading His sorrow for the death of his mother was no transient shadow, to be dispelled by the first bright glimpse of sunlight that fell across his pathway.

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

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

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

From this reading It was a deep and enduring sorrow; but it was a grief which held a fixed place in his mind, apart from the common joys and vexations of life.

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

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading EUSTACE THORBURN found existence altogether a new kind of thing at the old house amongst the Berkshire woods.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading All through those bright summer days the young man showed himself a cheerful companion, an enthusiastic student, a willing and devoted worker; and it was only by his mourning dress that those amongst whom he lived were reminded of his recent loss.