Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

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

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

possessive form of “arm” — a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

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

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Charley," asked Fallowfield, at length, from the depths of his divan, "how is the regiment going on?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading Bruce was of the party, decidedly out of his element.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

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From this reading "Charley," asked Fallowfield, at length, from the depths of his divan, "how is the regiment going on?

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Bruce was of the party, decidedly out of his element.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading "Charley," asked Fallowfield, at length, from the depths of his divan, "how is the regiment going on?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading "Charley," asked Fallowfield, at length, from the depths of his divan, "how is the regiment going on?

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Bruce was of the party, decidedly out of his element.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

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

From this reading "Charley," asked Fallowfield, at length, from the depths of his divan, "how is the regiment going on?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

obtain

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

the act of departing

From this reading "Charley," asked Fallowfield, at length, from the depths of his divan, "how is the regiment going on?

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

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

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

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

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

From this reading Bruce was of the party, decidedly out of his element.

the act of retaining something

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

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

From this reading "Charley," asked Fallowfield, at length, from the depths of his divan, "how is the regiment going on?

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

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

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

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

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

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Charley," asked Fallowfield, at length, from the depths of his divan, "how is the regiment going on?

and nothing more

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bruce was of the party, decidedly out of his element.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Bruce was of the party, decidedly out of his element.

gather, as of natural products

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading "Charley," asked Fallowfield, at length, from the depths of his divan, "how is the regiment going on?

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

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

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

sprinkled with seed

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

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

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

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

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

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

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

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

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

work hard

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

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

From this reading Bruce was of the party, decidedly out of his element.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

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

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

at the time that

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.

during the time that

From this reading Nothing doubted those first sons Of time; while we, the schooled of centuries, Nothing believe--" We were scattered round the smoking-room, about midnight, in different attitudes of repose.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading "This is all The gain we reap, from all the wisdom sown Through ages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not like tobacco much, and only took a cigar as a sacrifice to the exigencies of the occasion, consuming the same with great toil and exertion of the lungs, and when he removed it from his lips, holding it at arm's length, like a viper or other venomous beast.