Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

how long something has existed

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

(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 It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

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

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading --W. B. YEATS.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

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

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

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

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

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

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

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

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

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

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

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

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

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

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

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

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

crowded or massed together

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

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

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

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 Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

for more time

From this reading It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

the light of the Moon

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

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

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

not any; not one

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

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

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

third-person singular of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

the state of being asleep

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

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

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

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

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

an extended area of land

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading --W. B. YEATS.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

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

From this reading It was longer than all the rest of his life put together.

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

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

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

From this reading Wentworth never knew how he spent the night, if indeed that interminable tract in which time stopped could have been one night.

a Caucasian

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Age by age, The clay wars with His fingers and pleads hard For its old, heavy, dull, and shapeless ease.

a late time of life

From this reading In later years, in peaceful later years, confused memories came to him of things that he must have seen then, but of which he took no heed at the time; of seeing the breath of animals like steam close to the ground; of stumbling suddenly under a hedgerow on a huddled, sleeping figure with a white face, which struggled up unclean in the clean moonlight, and menaced him in a foul atmosphere of rags.

Irish poet and dramatist (1865-1939)

From this reading --W. B. YEATS.