Chapter VII

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

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

anew

From this reading As often, however, as he had sunk again into restless slumber, the same strange sounds came to him.

(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 All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

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

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

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

From this reading As often, however, as he had sunk again into restless slumber, the same strange sounds came to him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

lacking funds

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Cautiously he had listened and peered into the deep shadows of hill and forest, but had detected nothing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

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

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Cautiously he had listened and peered into the deep shadows of hill and forest, but had detected nothing.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

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

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

perceived or discerned

From this reading Cautiously he had listened and peered into the deep shadows of hill and forest, but had detected nothing.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

divisible by two

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

apart from; not including

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Cautiously he had listened and peered into the deep shadows of hill and forest, but had detected nothing.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

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

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

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

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Cautiously he had listened and peered into the deep shadows of hill and forest, but had detected nothing.

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

From this reading As often, however, as he had sunk again into restless slumber, the same strange sounds came to him.

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

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

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From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As often, however, as he had sunk again into restless slumber, the same strange sounds came to him.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Cautiously he had listened and peered into the deep shadows of hill and forest, but had detected nothing.

in a disrespectful jeering manner

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

a particular point in time

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Cautiously he had listened and peered into the deep shadows of hill and forest, but had detected nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

many times at short intervals

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

go across or through

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Cautiously he had listened and peered into the deep shadows of hill and forest, but had detected nothing.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

worried and uneasy

From this reading As often, however, as he had sunk again into restless slumber, the same strange sounds came to him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Cautiously he had listened and peered into the deep shadows of hill and forest, but had detected nothing.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

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

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

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

From this reading As often, however, as he had sunk again into restless slumber, the same strange sounds came to him.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

not in physical motion

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

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

From this reading As often, however, as he had sunk again into restless slumber, the same strange sounds came to him.

doomed to extinction

From this reading As often, however, as he had sunk again into restless slumber, the same strange sounds came to him.

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

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

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

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

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

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

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

at the time that

From this reading Night came and went; when morning broke, the same stillness rested on the valley.

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

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.

which person or people

From this reading All of its guests still slept the deep sleep of fatigue, except Tolta, who had thought he heard at intervals distant sounds that fell mockingly upon his ear for a moment, and then died away into profound silence.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How often events, by chance and unexpectedly come to pass, which you had not dared even to hope for.”—TERENCE.