Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

later than; following

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

(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 All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Audely Egerton was alone in his apartment.

a cherished desire

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

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

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Audely Egerton was alone in his apartment.

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

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

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From this reading Audely Egerton was alone in his apartment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Do not join us below when I return.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

without stop or interruption

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do not join us below when I return.

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

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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From this reading Audely Egerton was alone in his apartment.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

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

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

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

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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

From this reading Audely Egerton was alone in his apartment.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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

From this reading Do not join us below when I return.

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

From this reading Audely Egerton was alone in his apartment.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

(Roman mythology) the Roman god of doorways and passages; is depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Do not join us below when I return.

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From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Do not join us below when I return.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

above and across; more than

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

with low volume

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

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From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Do not join us below when I return.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

for a short time

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

a male human offspring

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

possessive form of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

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

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

up to a particular time

From this reading A heavy sleep had come over him, shortly after Harley and Randal had left the house in the early morning; and that sleep continued till late in the day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

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

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Do not join us below when I return.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

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

From this reading Audely Egerton was alone in his apartment.

at the time that

From this reading Do not join us below when I return.

during the time that

From this reading All the while the town of Lansmere had been distracted in his cause, all the while so many tumultuous passions had run riot in the contest that was to close or re-open for the statesman's ambition the Janus gates of political war, the object of so many fears and hopes, schemes and counter-schemes, had slumbered quietly as an infant in the cradle.

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

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He woke but in time to receive Harley's despatch, announcing the success of his election; and adding, "Before the night you shall embrace your son.