Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

later than; following

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

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

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

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

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

make certain of

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

the act of waking

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

smiling with happiness or optimism

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

carefully weighed

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

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From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading When the examiner and the doctor passed at last from the room, Holles dragged himself wearily after them.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

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From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading When the examiner and the doctor passed at last from the room, Holles dragged himself wearily after them.

without liveliness

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

one or the other of two

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

being one more than ten

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

with official authorization

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

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

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

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

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

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

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

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From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

immediately past

From this reading When the examiner and the doctor passed at last from the room, Holles dragged himself wearily after them.

deficient in alertness or activity

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

engage in

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

not any; not one

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When the examiner and the doctor passed at last from the room, Holles dragged himself wearily after them.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

-ing form of “reopen” — open again or anew

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

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

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

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

From this reading When the examiner and the doctor passed at last from the room, Holles dragged himself wearily after them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

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

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

not in physical motion

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

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

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the examiner and the doctor passed at last from the room, Holles dragged himself wearily after them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

not shaved

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

precisely as stated

From this reading As the Colonel stood there, gaunt, pale, unshaven, and dishevelled, Nancy’s eyes considered him very gravely, whilst he himself dared to turn never so much as a single glance in her direction.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.

in a weary manner

From this reading When the examiner and the doctor passed at last from the room, Holles dragged himself wearily after them.

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

From this reading This official came to assure himself formally of the doctor’s assertion that a cure had been effected, so that he might make his report thereupon, to the end that after the lapse of twenty-eight days--provided that in the meanwhile there were no fresh outbreak of pestilence in either of the other inmates--the reopening of the house should be permitted.

at the time that

From this reading When the examiner and the doctor passed at last from the room, Holles dragged himself wearily after them.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Holles, awakening from eleven hours of uninterrupted lethargic sleep, but still heavy with lassitude, stood dully at hand whilst the examiner held his formal inquisition into the conditions of the patient, of Mrs. Dallows, and of Holles himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WALLS OF PRIDE That evening Dr. Beamish returned, bringing with him, as on the occasion of his first visit, a public examiner.