Chapter VII · An Amazing Discovery

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

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

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

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

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

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

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

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

untroubled by dreams

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

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

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

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

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

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

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

someone who hunts game

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

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

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

and nothing more

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

the act of departing

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

a change downward

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

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From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

not any; not one

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

on one occasion

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

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From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

on the contrary

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

with restored energy

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

with speed

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

made steady or constant

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

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

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

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

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

a vagrant

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.

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From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

not seen or observed

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

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

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

exhausted

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

at the time that

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his anxiety, which had increased instead of lessening, he speedily fell fast asleep into a heavy dreamless slumber, which resembled lethargy rather than natural repose.

which person or people

From this reading Owain reached his hotel in the early hours of the morning, and finding no one about but the sleepy night-porter, who was just leaving, had no difficulty in getting to his bedroom almost unobserved.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Once in that haven he drew a long breath of relief, and wearied by his long tramp, threw himself on his bed without undressing.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading It was high noon when he woke, feeling much refreshed and as hungry as the proverbial hunter.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Considering the trouble in which he was involved, it was fortunate that travel had steadied his nerves to face the worst, if needs be.