Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

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

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

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

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

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

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

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From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading He was not yet crushed; the fever of his grief was still upon him.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading He was not yet crushed; the fever of his grief was still upon him.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

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

From this reading He was not yet crushed; the fever of his grief was still upon him.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

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

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

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

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

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

From this reading He was not yet crushed; the fever of his grief was still upon him.

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

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

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

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

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

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

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

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

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

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

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

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

immediately past

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

set afire or burning

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

the force of workers available

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

a particular point in time

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not yet crushed; the fever of his grief was still upon him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

and nothing more

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

go across or through

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

cut with a saw

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was not yet crushed; the fever of his grief was still upon him.

plural of “taper” — a convex shape that narrows toward a point

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

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

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

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

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

up to a particular time

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

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

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

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

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was not yet crushed; the fever of his grief was still upon him.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

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

From this reading He was not yet crushed; the fever of his grief was still upon him.

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

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

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

From this reading Tapers were lighted, a priest was praying, Josephine kneeling in a corner, wept, and, near the bed, were two men.

which person or people

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Jules escaped from his brother’s house and returned home, wishing to pass the night beside his wife, and see till the last moment that celestial creature.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

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

From this reading He reached his home and went up into the sacred chamber; he saw his Clemence on the bed of death, beautiful, like a saint, her hair smoothly laid upon her forehead, her hands joined, her body wrapped already in its shroud.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading As he walked along with an indifference to life known only to those who have reached the last degree of wretchedness, he thought of how, in India, the law ordained that widows should die; he longed to die.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was not yet crushed; the fever of his grief was still upon him.