Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

-ing form of “abstain” — refrain from voting

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

(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 It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

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

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

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

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

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

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

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

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

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From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

destitute of blood or apparently so

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

in bodily form

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

make calm or still

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

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From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

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

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

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

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

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From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

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

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

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From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

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

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

the act of giving

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

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

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

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

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

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

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

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

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

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

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

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

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

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

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

go away from a place

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

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

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

a reminder of past events

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

above and across; more than

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

affording physical or mental rest

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

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From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

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

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

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

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

a port city in western Turkey

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

fitting closely

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

affording physical relief

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

refrain from harming

From this reading His days he passed in Eline’s boudoir, as Betsy could not spare him a sitting-room to himself.

confined on all sides

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

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

From this reading He followed the doctor’s advice, drinking little, abstaining from smoking, and giving himself over completely to the soothing influence of the restful atmosphere that surrounded him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

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

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

having passed out of existence

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

precisely as stated

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

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

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

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

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Vincent felt very ill and weak, and his condition became so serious that Dr. Reyer forbade him to leave his room.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

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

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It seemed to him as though all ideas had vanished from his brain, as if, in fact, his whole being was fading away in a languid calm, in a sense of weariness like that induced by prolonged and severe bodily exertion.

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

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading There he would lie down on the Persian divan, an Eastern dressing-gown snugly wrapped about him—a memento of his days of luxury in Smyrna—his bloodless fingers clasping a book in which he did not read a line.