used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
(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 “The end of all.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
Cashel's
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From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “The end of all.”
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
divisible by two
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
expiationnoun
compensation for a wrong
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
death of a person
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
Keane
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From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
held or filled or in use
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The end of all.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
an amount of time
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
prolongationnoun
the act of prolonging something
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
purposelessadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsləs/
not evidencing any purpose or goal
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
Roland
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From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
St
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From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The end of all.”
thickenverbUS /ˈθɪkən/
make thick or thicker
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
vacuitynoun
the absence of matter
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We should but weary our reader were we to follow him in the ceaseless round of duties which hard necessity imposed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a contrast did Roland Cashel's life now present to the purposeless vacuity of his late existence!
in or at the place that
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every hour was occupied; even to a late period of each night was he engaged by cares which seemed to thicken around him as he advanced.
belonging to which person
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each morning his first visit was to the hospital of St. Louis, where Keane still lay, weakly struggling against a malady whose fatal termination was beyond a doubt; and although Roland could not wish for the prolongation of a life which the law would demand in expiation, he felt a craving desire that the testimony of the dying man should be full and explicit on every point, and that every dubious circumstance should be explained ere the grave closed over him.
