Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading That afternoon, Lot and Elly went to Grandmamma's.

how long something has existed

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading That afternoon, Lot and Elly went to Grandmamma's.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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 Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading "I've come to see how Mamma is," he was saying.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

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From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

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From this reading That afternoon, Lot and Elly went to Grandmamma's.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

set up or found

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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From this reading That afternoon, Lot and Elly went to Grandmamma's.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

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

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

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From this reading "I've come to see how Mamma is," he was saying.

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

From this reading "I've come to see how Mamma is," he was saying.

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

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

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

From this reading "I've come to see how Mamma is," he was saying.

and nothing more

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

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 Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading That afternoon, Lot and Elly went to Grandmamma's.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

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From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

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From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

by chance

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "I've come to see how Mamma is," he was saying.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I've come to see how Mamma is," he was saying.

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

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That afternoon, Lot and Elly went to Grandmamma's.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Anna opened the door in the Nassaulaan, just as Lot and Elly rang, they found her talking in the passage to Steyn.

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

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading That afternoon, Lot and Elly went to Grandmamma's.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

an energetic style

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

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

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That afternoon, Lot and Elly went to Grandmamma's.

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

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

at the time that

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.

which person or people

From this reading Dr. Thielens called every day, declaring that she was really remarkably well: she was not suffering from any complaint whatever; she was perhaps suffering from old age; her brain was perfectly clear; and he was amazed at that splendid constitution, the constitution of a strong woman who had possessed a great deal of blood and a magnificent vitality.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Since the evening when Mamma Ottilie had told her of Dr. Roelofsz' death, the old woman had not left her bed.