Chapter X

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

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

how long something has existed

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

possessing life

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

(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 HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

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

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

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

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

a state at a particular time

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

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From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

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

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

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From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

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From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

plural of “epitaph” — an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

divisible by two

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

a social unit living together

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

small perennial herb having bright blue or white flowers

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

set up or found

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

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From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

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

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

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

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

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

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

-ing form of “imprison” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

an occurrence of something

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

plural of “loaf” — a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

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From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

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From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

third-person singular of “mourn” — feel sadness

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

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

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

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From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

lacking power

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

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

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

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From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

new

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

mental responsiveness and awareness

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

a transient variation in voltage or current

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

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

From this reading One late afternoon, a prey to this mood, he was mooning about the Fields of Grammary.

a stone that is used to mark a grave

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

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

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

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

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

at the time that

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

which person or people

From this reading In the epitaphs on the tombstone one could read the history of Dorimarite sensibility from the quiet poignancy of those dating from the days of the Dukes--"Eglantine mourns for Endymion, who was Alive and now is Dead;" or "During her Life Ambrose often dreamed that Forget-Me-Not was Dead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.

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

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

an established custom

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading HEMPIE'S SONG There were days, however, when even the silent things did not soothe Master Nathaniel; when the condition described by Ranulph as the imprisoning of all one's being into a space as narrow as a tooth, whence it irradiates waves of agony, became so overwhelming, that he was unconscious of the external world.

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

From this reading This Time he woke up and found that it was True"--followed by the peaceful records of industry and prosperity of the early days of the Republic, down to the cheap cynicism of recent times--for instance, "Here lies Hyacinth Quirkscuttle, weaver, who stretched his life as he was wont to do the list of his cloth far beyond its natural limits, and, to the great regret of his family, died at the age of XCIX."

a late time of life

From this reading But, that afternoon, even his favourite epitaph, the one about the old baker, Ebeneezor Spike, who had provided the citizens of Lud-in-the-Mist with fresh sweet loaves for sixty years, was powerless to comfort Master Nathaniel.