Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading The next morning Wally was a little better.

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

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

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

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

for the reason that

From this reading "It's partly because she's sorry, and partly because she's busy, too.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The next morning Wally was a little better.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading "It's partly because she's sorry, and partly because she's busy, too.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

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

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

divisible by two

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

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

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

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

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

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

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

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

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I know..." thought Mary.

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

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

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From this reading "It's partly because she's sorry, and partly because she's busy, too.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know..." thought Mary.

lacking natural ease

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

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

From this reading The next morning Wally was a little better.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

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

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning Wally was a little better.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning Wally was a little better.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

on one occasion

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading "It's partly because she's sorry, and partly because she's busy, too.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

with low volume

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

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

From this reading "It's partly because she's sorry, and partly because she's busy, too.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "It's partly because she's sorry, and partly because she's busy, too.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

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

From this reading The next morning Wally was a little better.

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

From this reading "I know..." thought Mary.

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

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "It's partly because she's sorry, and partly because she's busy, too.

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

From this reading He was still unconscious, but thanks to the surgeon his breathing was less laboured and he was resting more quietly.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.

a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid

From this reading The next morning Wally was a little better.

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

From this reading The next morning Wally was a little better.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mary had stayed with Helen overnight, and more than once it had occurred to her that even as it requires darkness to bring out the beauty of the stars, so in the shadow of overhanging disaster, Helen's better qualities came into view and shone with unexpected radiance.