Chapter XXI

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

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

(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 The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

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

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

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From this reading ANTONIO GOES AWAY TO FULFIL HIS DESTINY.

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

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ANTONIO GOES AWAY TO FULFIL HIS DESTINY.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

slightly wet

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading ANTONIO GOES AWAY TO FULFIL HIS DESTINY.

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

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

divisible by two

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

put in effect

From this reading ANTONIO GOES AWAY TO FULFIL HIS DESTINY.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading ANTONIO GOES AWAY TO FULFIL HIS DESTINY.

destroyed or killed

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

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

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

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

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

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

From this reading ANTONIO GOES AWAY TO FULFIL HIS DESTINY.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

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

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

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

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

weather unsuitable for outdoor activities

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

go away from a place

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

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

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

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

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

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

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

past form of “tax” — levy a tax on

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

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

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the third day of that spell of cold, Antonio did not attempt to leave his bed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

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

From this reading ANTONIO GOES AWAY TO FULFIL HIS DESTINY.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.

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

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

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

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

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

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

at the time that

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

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

From this reading HALF of the month of November was gone, and it wanted but three weeks to the day which had been fixed for Ida’s wedding.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weather had been damp and mild, when with cruel haste Winter asserted itself, and bitter north-easterly winds made life a misery to all but the most robust, and even their powers of endurance were severely taxed.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The sudden inclemency of the weather produced a marked change for the worse in the old sculptor, though Ida and Marie took care to keep his room as warm as possible and to shield him from draught or chill.