Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

(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 There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

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

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

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

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

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

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

lacking or showing a lack of due concern

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

cause to be bored

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

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

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

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From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

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

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

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

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

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

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

without bounds

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question 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 There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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 Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

held dear

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

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

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

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From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

and nothing more

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

lacking power

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

return to an original state

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

deteriorate in health

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

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

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

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

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

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

From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

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

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

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

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

precisely as stated

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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From this reading Vinton could not stand between his favorite aide-de-camp and the accusation laid at his door.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

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

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

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

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

at the time that

From this reading Frank and his most gifted fellow-surgeons were powerless to prevent the relapse that came to Marion and bore her so close to the portals of the great beyond that there were days and nights when the blithe spirit seemed flitting away from its fragile tenement, and November was half gone before the crisis was so far past that recovery could be pronounced only a question of time.

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From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.

during the time that

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

which person or people

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Oh, the blackness, the misery of the nights of watching, waiting in helplessness, well-nigh in despair, for the coming of the next "cable!" the consciousness of utter impotence to help or to do! the realization that a priceless life is ebbing away, while they who gave it--they to whom it is so infinitely precious--are at the very opposite ends of the earth!

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading There came a time of something more than anxiety and worry for all who knew Gerard Stuyvesant,--for those who loved Marion Ray,--and Sandy was a sorrow-laden man.

but in spite of that

From this reading Oh, the strain of those long, long, sleepless days of watching, waiting, hoping, praying, yet days wherein the watchers could nurse and help and _act_.