Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

later than; following

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

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

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

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

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

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

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

move towards

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

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From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

(Greek mythology) the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; persuaded her brother (Orestes) to avenge Agamemnon's death by helping her to kill Clytemnestra and her lover

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

at any time

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

the quality of being spasmodic and irregular

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

a long fixed look

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

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

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

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

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

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

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

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

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

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

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

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

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

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

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

not any; not one

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

an event that happens

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

above and across; more than

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

go across or through

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

a cloth having a crisscross design

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

the act of rejecting something

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

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

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

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

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

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

From this reading A prolonged fit of coughing finally arrested her attention, and, glancing up, she met his sad gaze.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

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

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

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

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Occasionally he paused and looked over her shoulder, then resumed his pace, offering no comment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

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

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

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

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

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

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

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

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

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

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

during the time that

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WARNINGS With the characteristic fitfulness of consumption, Mr. Clifton rallied, and, for a time, seemed almost restored; but at the approach of winter the cough increased, and dangerous symptoms returned.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was not an unusual occurrence for them to pass entire mornings together without exchanging a word, and to-day the silence had lasted more than an hour.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Several months after the rejection of his suit, to which no allusion had ever been made, Electra sat before her easel, absorbed in work, while the master slowly walked up and down the studio, wrapped in a warm plaid shawl.