Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

anew

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

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

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

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

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Before morning Falconer became delirious.

coverings that are used on a bed

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before morning Falconer became delirious.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

decorative cover for a bed

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

placed crosswise

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

experiencing delirium

From this reading Before morning Falconer became delirious.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

From this reading Before morning Falconer became delirious.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

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

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

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

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

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

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

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

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

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From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

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

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

go away from a place

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

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 He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

a particular point in time

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before morning Falconer became delirious.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

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

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

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

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

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

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

-ing form of “pluck” — pull or pull out sharply

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

in the near future

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

participate in an all-night techno dance party

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

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

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

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

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

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

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

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

From this reading At the touch of her cool fingers he became quiet for a moment or two, and something like a smile crossed his pain-lined face; but presently he began again.

in a vacant manner

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Nell stole in from her room, though she had promised to rest and leave the night duty to the village nurse, and, sitting beside him, held his hand.

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

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

during the time that

From this reading Sometimes he was back at the Buildings, and he hummed a bar or two of music while his fingers played on the counterpane as if it were a piano.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not rave nor shout, but he talked incessantly, with his eyes wide open and fixed vacantly, and his long hand plucking at the bedclothes.