Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

later than; following

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

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

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

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

From this reading The nearest surgeon came in, but, as Jude had inferred, his presence was superfluous.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

only a very short time before

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

in a breathless manner

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

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

From this reading The nearest surgeon came in, but, as Jude had inferred, his presence was superfluous.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

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 The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

fulfill sexually

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

plural of “corps” — an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

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

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading The nearest surgeon came in, but, as Jude had inferred, his presence was superfluous.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless

From this reading The nearest surgeon came in, but, as Jude had inferred, his presence was superfluous.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The nearest surgeon came in, but, as Jude had inferred, his presence was superfluous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

above and across; more than

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The nearest surgeon came in, but, as Jude had inferred, his presence was superfluous.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

express in words

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

not in physical motion

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading The nearest surgeon came in, but, as Jude had inferred, his presence was superfluous.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The nearest surgeon came in, but, as Jude had inferred, his presence was superfluous.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The children were past saving, for though their bodies were still barely cold it was conjectured that they had been hanging more than an hour.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

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

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

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

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

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

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

at the time that

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

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

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

which person or people

From this reading He caught up Sue, who was in fainting fits, and put her on the bed in the other room, after which he breathlessly summoned the landlady and ran out for a doctor.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Half-paralyzed by the strange and consummate horror of the scene, he let Sue lie, cut the cords with his pocket-knife and threw the three children on the bed; but the feel of their bodies in the momentary handling seemed to say that they were dead.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When he got back Sue had come to herself, and the two helpless women, bending over the children in wild efforts to restore them, and the triplet of little corpses, formed a sight which overthrew his self-command.