Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

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

From this reading It was simply the exhaustion of his apprenticeship, an excess of fatigue from which he quickly recovered.

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

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

the position of apprentice

From this reading It was simply the exhaustion of his apprenticeship, an excess of fatigue from which he quickly recovered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

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

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

without stop or interruption

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading It was simply the exhaustion of his apprenticeship, an excess of fatigue from which he quickly recovered.

extreme fatigue

From this reading It was simply the exhaustion of his apprenticeship, an excess of fatigue from which he quickly recovered.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

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

From this reading It was simply the exhaustion of his apprenticeship, an excess of fatigue from which he quickly recovered.

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

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

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

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

being eight more than forty

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was simply the exhaustion of his apprenticeship, an excess of fatigue from which he quickly recovered.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

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

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

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

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading And days followed days, until weeks and months had slipped by.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

and nothing more

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

go across or through

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

with speed

From this reading It was simply the exhaustion of his apprenticeship, an excess of fatigue from which he quickly recovered.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading It was simply the exhaustion of his apprenticeship, an excess of fatigue from which he quickly recovered.

controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

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From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

and nothing more

From this reading It was simply the exhaustion of his apprenticeship, an excess of fatigue from which he quickly recovered.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading And days followed days, until weeks and months had slipped by.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

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

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

up to a particular time

From this reading And days followed days, until weeks and months had slipped by.

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

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And days followed days, until weeks and months had slipped by.

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

From this reading He grew accustomed to it; his existence became regulated by this labour and to these new habits which had seemed so hard to him at first.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.

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

From this reading Only one episode interrupted the monotony of the first fortnight: a slight fever which kept him in bed for forty-eight hours with aching limbs and throbbing head, dreaming in a state of semi-delirium that he was pushing his tram in a passage that was so narrow that his body would not pass through.

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

From this reading On the next day, and the days that followed, Étienne continued his work at the pit.