Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

feel physical pain

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

anew

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

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

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

the sensation produced by low temperatures

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

travel across or pass over

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

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

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

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

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

and nothing more

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

identify the location or place of

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

on one occasion

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

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From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

getting something back again

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

in the near future

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

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

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

the environmental condition

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

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

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

lacking understanding

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

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

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

at the time that

From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

in or at the place that

From this reading He believed that a gentle hand adjusted a bandage on his head, and was aware of a grateful coldness where before there had been heat and a throbbing ache.

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From this reading THE SETTLEMENT Just as before, when he awoke on board the _Southern Cross_ in surroundings so bewildering that he gave up the effort to localize them, his puzzled eyes now surveyed white-painted panelled walls, a brass-bound port-light, and some tapestry curtains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Afterwards--he thought it was immediately, though the interval was a full half hour--he looked again at the walls and ceiling with something of real recognition in his glance.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

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

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading At any other time he would have realized at once that he was in a ship's cabin, but now an uncomprehending stare soon yielded to a torpor of pain.

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

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Glad to see you're regaining your wits, Mr. Alexander," said a man's voice, a strange but very pleasant voice.