Chapter VI

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

From this reading The old lady nodded; "sit still for a bit longer," she whispered.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

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

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

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

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The old lady nodded; "sit still for a bit longer," she whispered.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading JACK BOND.

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 At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

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

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

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

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

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

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

the act of retaining something

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

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

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

a small worthless amount

From this reading JACK BOND.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The old lady nodded; "sit still for a bit longer," she whispered.

immediately past

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

for more time

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

not any; not one

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading The old lady nodded; "sit still for a bit longer," she whispered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading The old lady nodded; "sit still for a bit longer," she whispered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

in a noticeable manner

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

on the contrary

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

in a restless manner

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading The old lady nodded; "sit still for a bit longer," she whispered.

be seated

From this reading The old lady nodded; "sit still for a bit longer," she whispered.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

the state of being asleep

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

in the near future

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

not in physical motion

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

carry out

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

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

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

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

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

male cat

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

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

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

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

From this reading TOM grew perceptibly weaker as the days went on, but the anxiously looked-for sleep did not come so soon as it was expected.

at the time that

From this reading At last, however, the tired brain could hold out no longer, and, to the intense relief of his mother, he went to sleep one morning holding her hand, and when Mrs. May came in an hour later, he was still sleeping, though rather restlessly.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.

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

From this reading "I am afraid to take my hand away, for fear of disturbing him," whispered Mrs. Winn.