Chapter IX

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

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

equally

From this reading His mind was a blank, incapable of thinking, unresponsive alike to memory and to hope.

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

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

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

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

aroused or activated

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

only a very short time before

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

form a curve

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading His mind was a blank, incapable of thinking, unresponsive alike to memory and to hope.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

a state at a particular time

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

intentionally conceived

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

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

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

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

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

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

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

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

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading His mind was a blank, incapable of thinking, unresponsive alike to memory and to hope.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

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

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading His mind was a blank, incapable of thinking, unresponsive alike to memory and to hope.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

and nothing more

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

immediately past

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

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 The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

in a listless manner

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

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

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading His mind was a blank, incapable of thinking, unresponsive alike to memory and to hope.

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From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His mind was a blank, incapable of thinking, unresponsive alike to memory and to hope.

a particular point in time

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

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From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

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

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

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From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

not evidencing any purpose or goal

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

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

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

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

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

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

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading His mind was a blank, incapable of thinking, unresponsive alike to memory and to hope.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

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

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

not responding to some influence or stimulus

From this reading His mind was a blank, incapable of thinking, unresponsive alike to memory and to hope.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading The shock of his mother's death, and quite as much the story of Eugenia she had told, left Monsalvat for some days in a veritable stupor.

precisely as stated

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

forceful exertion

From this reading But such spiritual torpor could not last long in a man of Monsalvat's vigor.

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

From this reading His mind was a blank, incapable of thinking, unresponsive alike to memory and to hope.

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From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.

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

From this reading At intervals, indeed, in some chance moment of awakened introspection, it occurred to him that this present spiritual passivity must be very like Nacha's habitual condition--a barely conscious drift down the course of events, thoughtless, will-less, purposeless.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading He just let himself live on, listlessly yielding to the stream of passing hours much as water-grasses in mid-river bend and curl to the current.