used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
COMFORTSnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
DESCENDverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
destroyernounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪər/
a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
disfigurementnounUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərment/
an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
DISPOSESverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
opinion or judgment
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
immediately past
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
the act of departing
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
MONAnounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
RODNEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading HOW MONA COMFORTS PAUL RODNEY--HOW NIGHT AND DEATH DESCEND TOGETHER--AND HOW PAUL RODNEY DISPOSES OF HIS PROPERTY.
having come into contact
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
a shaky motion
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
unutterableadjective
too sacred to be uttered
From this reading As Mona advances to his side, through the gathering gloom of fast approaching night, pale almost as he is, and trembling in every limb, this miserable anxiety dies out of his face, leaving behind it a rest and peace unutterable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On a low bed, with his eyes fastened eagerly upon the door, lies Paul Rodney, the dews of death already on his face.
witheringadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
a late time of life
From this reading He has aged at least ten years within the last fatal hour, while in his eyes lies an expression so full of hungry expectancy and keen longing as amounts almost to anguish.
but in spite of that
From this reading There is no disfigurement about him to be seen, no stain of blood, no ugly mark; yet he is touched by the pale hand of the destroyer, and is sinking, dying, withering beneath it.
