Chapter XXX

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

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

anew

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

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

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

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

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

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

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

at a previous time

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

a man of refinement

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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 His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

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

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

immediately past

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

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From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading RECONCILIATION.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

in the direction of

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

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From this reading The door opened again, and Trude entered, followed by a tall, thin gentleman.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

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

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

at the time that

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

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

From this reading He hurried forward, grasped the two pale, attenuated hands which Marie had extended toward him, hid his countenance in them and wept aloud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading His countenance now wore a different, a firmer and more energetic expression, and the eyes that had formerly been so dim, now shone with unusual lustre, and were fastened on Marie with an expression of tender sympathy.

a late time of life

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

but in spite of that

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading His cheeks were hollow, and his light hair and brown beard had turned gray, and yet it seemed to Marie that he was younger and stronger than when she had last seen him, two years before, on that fearful day of vengeance.