Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

(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 It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

remote in manner

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

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

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

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

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

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

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

having the head uncovered

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

shining intensely

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

past form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

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From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

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From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

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

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

an established custom

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

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

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

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

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

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

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

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

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

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

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

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

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

march in a procession

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

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

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

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From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

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

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

try to get or reach

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

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

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

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

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

a university student who has not yet received a first degree

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

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

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.

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

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

widely or fully known

From this reading It was something of a relief to Gabriel to see the well-known spires and towers of Oxford, but he had lived through so much since his undergraduate days that he felt like a returned ghost--aloof from all his past interests, alone in a crowd, remorselessly stared at and criticised by the inhabitants.

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

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

during the time that

From this reading At the city gate they were halted while arrangements were made as to their reception.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “_Religious ideas and religious emotions, under the influence of the Puritan habit of mind, seek to realise themselves, not in art, but, without any intervening medium, in character, in conduct, in life.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Gabriel was thankful enough for the brief respite; for Norton’s treatment at Marlborough had set up keen pain in his old wound, while the thirty miles’ march from Devizes, bareheaded under a blazing sun, had given him a racking headache.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading It is thus that the gulf between sense and spirit is bridged; not in marble or in colour is the invisible made visible, but in action public and private--‘ye are the temples of the Holy Ghost.’”_--Professor E. Dowden.