Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

(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 THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

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

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

the act of breaking something

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

having the place or position changed

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

a social unit living together

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The more his feelings were stirred, the more he had to say.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Whatever he felt flowed outward in the natural vent of talk.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Whatever he felt flowed outward in the natural vent of talk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading The more his feelings were stirred, the more he had to say.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

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

From this reading Whatever he felt flowed outward in the natural vent of talk.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading The more his feelings were stirred, the more he had to say.

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

obtain from someone after their death

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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 THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

the force of workers available

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

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

From this reading The more his feelings were stirred, the more he had to say.

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

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

a form of address for a man

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Whatever he felt flowed outward in the natural vent of talk.

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

throughout a period of time

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Whatever he felt flowed outward in the natural vent of talk.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

express in words

From this reading The more his feelings were stirred, the more he had to say.

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

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The more his feelings were stirred, the more he had to say.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

required or under orders

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

sweep across or over

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading —_Author of "Schönberg-Cotta Family."_ FOR Mr. Carden-Cox to have a disturbed equanimity meant talk.

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

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

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

under normal conditions

From this reading This is usually supposed to be a feminine characteristic, but some men inherit it largely from their mothers, and Mr. Carden-Cox possessed it in perfection.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading Whatever he felt flowed outward in the natural vent of talk.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

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

From this reading The more his feelings were stirred, the more he had to say.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever he felt flowed outward in the natural vent of talk.

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

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE BREAKING STORM "For life is one long sleep, O'er which in gusts do sweep Visions of heaven; The body but a closed lid, By which the real world is hid From the spirit slumbering dark below; And all our earthly strife and woe, Tossings in slumber to and fro; And all we know of heaven and light In visions of the day or night To us is given."