Chapter XIV

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

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

later than; following

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

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

From this reading And Mr. Carmody's mind was notably disturbed.

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

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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From this reading And Mr. Carmody's mind was notably disturbed.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

having the place or position changed

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

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From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

set up or found

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

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

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

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From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

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

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

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

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

immediately past

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

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From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

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

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

absolutely essential

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

not any; not one

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

especially; in particular

From this reading And Mr. Carmody's mind was notably disturbed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

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From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On the previous night he had received shock after shock, each more staggering than the last.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no alarm clock so effective as a disturbed mind.

up to a particular time

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

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

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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

From this reading And Mr. Carmody's mind was notably disturbed.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.

belonging to which person

From this reading I The sun, whose rays had roused Sergeant-Major Flannery from his slumbers at Healthward Ho that morning, had not found it necessary to perform the same office for Lester Carmody at Rudge Hall.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that he had not succeeded in getting to sleep till well on in the small hours, Mr. Carmody woke early.