Chapter XIII

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

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

any specific behavior

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

anew

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

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

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

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

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

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

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

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From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

intentionally conceived

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Sir Jekyl heard snatches of conversation, sometimes here, sometimes there.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

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From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

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

From this reading In the Drawing-Room.

a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

at any time

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

serving to promote your interest

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

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

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Sir Jekyl heard snatches of conversation, sometimes here, sometimes there.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Sir Jekyl heard snatches of conversation, sometimes here, sometimes there.

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

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

of a dreadful kind

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

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From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

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

From this reading In the Drawing-Room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

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From this reading Sir Jekyl heard snatches of conversation, sometimes here, sometimes there.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

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

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

not one and not the other of two

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Jekyl heard snatches of conversation, sometimes here, sometimes there.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

on one occasion

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

and nothing more

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

a human being

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

Identical; not different.

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

express in words

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Jekyl heard snatches of conversation, sometimes here, sometimes there.

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

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

plural of “snatch” — a small fragment

From this reading Sir Jekyl heard snatches of conversation, sometimes here, sometimes there.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sir Jekyl heard snatches of conversation, sometimes here, sometimes there.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

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

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

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From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

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

From this reading In the Drawing-Room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sir Jekyl heard snatches of conversation, sometimes here, sometimes there.

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From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

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

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

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

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

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From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

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

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

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From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

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

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

a Caucasian

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was looking more than ever--identical with that other person, whom it was not pleasant to Sir Jekyl to be reminded of--horribly like, in this white waxlight splendour.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

a late time of life

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Guy Strangways was talking to Beatrix, and the Baronet heard him say, smiling-- "But you don't, I'm sure, believe in the elixir of life; you only mean to mystify us."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But there's another process, my uncle, Monsieur Varbarriere, says, by slow refrigeration: you are first put to sleep, and in that state frozen; and once frozen, without having suffered death, you may be kept in a state of suspended life for twenty or thirty years, neither conscious, nor growing old; arrested precisely at the point of your existence at which the process was applied, and at the same point restored again whenever for any purpose it may be expedient to recall you to consciousness and activity."