Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

anew

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The air was full of earth-fragrance, and the landscape was cool and fresh.

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

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

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From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

take into custody

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

form a curve

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

confined by bonds

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The air was full of earth-fragrance, and the landscape was cool and fresh.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

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

From this reading The air was full of earth-fragrance, and the landscape was cool and fresh.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

set up or found

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The air was full of earth-fragrance, and the landscape was cool and fresh.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The air was full of earth-fragrance, and the landscape was cool and fresh.

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

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

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

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The air was full of earth-fragrance, and the landscape was cool and fresh.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

the literary culture

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

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

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

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

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

not any; not one

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

the middle of the day

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

reduced to nothingness

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

and nothing more

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

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

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

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

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

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

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

except for; apart from

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

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

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

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

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

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

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

having something on top

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

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

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

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

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

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

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.

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

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

at the time that

From this reading When they had finished, the skies had cleared themselves of storm and cloud, and the sun shone out again.

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

From this reading Pere Antoine had searched the body with scant results, for he had found no more than the warrant for Spurling's detection and arrest, and the fragments of two torn and well-nigh obliterated letters, at which latter he had only glanced up to the present.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nothing of disorder remained, no sign that a man was dead, save only a mound of piled-up stones and sod, surmounted by a little cross of branches bound together with twisted grass.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE LOVE OF WOMAN It was past noon before they had completed Strangeways' burial at the bend.