Chapter XXIX

(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 While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

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

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

aroused to action

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

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

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

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

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

without doubt or question

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading DEATH.

resembling a dream

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

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

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

ludicrously odd

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

brought together in one place

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

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

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

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

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

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

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

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

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

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

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

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

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

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

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

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

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

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

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

above and across; more than

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

possessing sweep

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

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

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

up to a particular time

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

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

From this reading He began to see things clearly that had seemed fantastic and dreamlike till then.

a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

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

From this reading His brain had been cleared from the dull mists of fever, and the haze that had gathered over his memory was swept away by the physical effort he had made.

at the time that

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.

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

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

during the time that

From this reading While Ruth had thought her father resting from his dangerous exertions, that poor man had been aroused into keen wakefulness which brought back all his old powers of thought.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The events of that night, when he received his wound, came out before him in pictures.