Chapter X

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

the state of being absent

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

with few mistakes

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Shortly afterwards he awoke and saw her.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

in a state of sleep

From this reading She came and took her seat by the bed, for at the time Henry was asleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She came and took her seat by the bed, for at the time Henry was asleep.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Shortly afterwards he awoke and saw her.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading She came and took her seat by the bed, for at the time Henry was asleep.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

the two together, not just one

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She came and took her seat by the bed, for at the time Henry was asleep.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She came and took her seat by the bed, for at the time Henry was asleep.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

a state at a particular time

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

divisible by two

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading “Is that you, Miss Haste?” he said.

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

From this reading Shortly afterwards he awoke and saw her.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading “Is that you, Miss Haste?” he said.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Is that you, Miss Haste?” he said.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Is that you, Miss Haste?” he said.

cut with a saw

From this reading Shortly afterwards he awoke and saw her.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading She came and took her seat by the bed, for at the time Henry was asleep.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She came and took her seat by the bed, for at the time Henry was asleep.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly afterwards he awoke and saw her.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

not in physical motion

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Is that you, Miss Haste?” he said.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

up to a particular time

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She came and took her seat by the bed, for at the time Henry was asleep.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She came and took her seat by the bed, for at the time Henry was asleep.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

look attentively

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

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

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

which person or people

From this reading On the second day Mrs. Gillingwater, being called away to attend to some other matter, sent for Joan who, although her arm was still in a sling, had now almost recovered to watch in the sick room during her absence.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading AZRAEL’S WING For the next two days, notwithstanding the serious condition of his broken leg, Henry seemed to go on well, till even his mother and Emma Levinger, both of whom were kept accurately informed of his state, ceased to feel any particular alarm about him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Is that you, Miss Haste?” he said.