Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

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From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

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

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

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

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

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

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

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

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

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

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

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

From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

an insane person

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

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

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

a particular point in time

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

not any; not one

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

become active

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

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

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

in full control of your faculties

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

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From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

a person loved by another person

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

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

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

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

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

under normal conditions

From this reading Across the mahogany table, grasping the back of a chair for support, one hand half outstretched in a supplicating gesture, stood his Uncle Robert--pale, shaken ghost of the self-possessed man that he usually was.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Between them, imminent with subtle violence, was the echo of Frank's question, hurled, like an explosive missile at the elder man:

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

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

From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

at the time that

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.

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

From this reading READJUSTMENT Of the trip to Berkeley which followed, Frank could not afterward recall the slightest detail.

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From this reading He was in the library of an Alameda county lawyer, host of the Stanley and the Windham families.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Between the time when, like a madman, he had tried to rouse his sweetheart from that final lethargy which knew no waking, and the moment when he burst upon his Uncle Robert with what must have seemed an insane question, Frank lost count of time.