used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
a-dying
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From this reading Like useless gauds, Bertha had let fall the interests of life; her soul lay a-dying.
(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 But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
Bertha
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From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
dissolvingnounUS /dɪˈzɔːlvɪŋ/
the process of going into solution
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
increase twofold
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
move gently or carefully
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
enfeeblementnoun
serious weakening and loss of energy
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Like useless gauds, Bertha had let fall the interests of life; her soul lay a-dying.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
gauds
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From this reading Like useless gauds, Bertha had let fall the interests of life; her soul lay a-dying.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
only a very short time before
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
hostelnounUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Like useless gauds, Bertha had let fall the interests of life; her soul lay a-dying.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Like useless gauds, Bertha had let fall the interests of life; her soul lay a-dying.
go away from a place
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Like useless gauds, Bertha had let fall the interests of life; her soul lay a-dying.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Like useless gauds, Bertha had let fall the interests of life; her soul lay a-dying.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
set afire or burning
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
held dear
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
and nothing more
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
in the near future
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
savourverb
have flavor; taste of something
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Like useless gauds, Bertha had let fall the interests of life; her soul lay a-dying.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
terrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
unendurableadjective
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
not known
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Like useless gauds, Bertha had let fall the interests of life; her soul lay a-dying.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading It had been due only to an utter physical weakness, of the same order as that merciful indifference to all earthly sympathies which gives ease to the final passage into the Unknown.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
at the time that
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Her soul was a lighted candle in a lantern, flickering in the wind so that its flame was hardly seen and the lantern was useless; but presently the wind of death was stilled, and the light shone out and filled the darkness.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the apathy with which for weeks Bertha had looked upon all terrestrial concerns was passing away before her increasing strength.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The prospect of death would be unendurable if one did not know that the enfeebled body brought a like enfeeblement of spirit, dissolving the ties of this world: when the traveller must leave the hostel with the double gate, the wine he loved has lost its savour and the bread turned bitter in his mouth.
