Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

the right to enter

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

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

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

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

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

make calm or still

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

intentionally conceived

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

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

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

take in liquids

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

divisible by two

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

set up or found

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

a long fixed look

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

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

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

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

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

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

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

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

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

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

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

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

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

the state of being honored

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

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

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

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

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

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

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

the force of workers available

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

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

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

on one occasion

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

by chance

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

win approval or support for

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

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

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

abounding with or resembling stars

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

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

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

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

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

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

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

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

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

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

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

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

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

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

From this reading They were both proud, cold, stern men--strong in conscious power, self-reliant and daring.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

at the time that

From this reading When Gerald found himself once more in his little room at the Porta Rosa, it was past midnight.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

which person or people

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He opened his window and sat down at it to gaze out upon the starry sky and drink in the refreshing night air, but, more than even these, to calm down the excitement of his feelings, and endeavour to persuade himself that what he had passed through was not a dream.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Little as he had seen of the great poet, he could not help comparing him with Gabriel, his acquaintance at the Tana.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.

possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It is not easy for those who have access to every grade they wish in life--who, perhaps, confer honour where they go--to fashion to their minds the strange, wild conflict that raged within the youth’s heart at this moment.