Chapter XXXII

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOLBOY AND THE WOOD-NYMPH.

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

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

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

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

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From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

remove the dust from

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

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

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

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

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

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

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

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

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

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

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

on one occasion

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

first in rank or degree

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

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

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

a boy attending school

From this reading THE SCHOOLBOY AND THE WOOD-NYMPH.

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

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

a male human offspring

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading He had seen him laid in the best bed of the house, as carefully as if he had been one of his own sons.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

successive (without a break)

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOLBOY AND THE WOOD-NYMPH.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

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

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

in a disloyal and faithless manner

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

precisely as stated

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

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

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

-ing form of “well” — come up, as of a liquid

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOLBOY AND THE WOOD-NYMPH.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

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

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

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

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading The sight of his blood, welling from the treacherously inflicted wound, made him indeed the son of the Yorkshire gentleman's heart.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Briarmains being nearer than the Hollow, Mr. Yorke had conveyed his young comrade there.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The spectacle of the sudden event, of the tall, straight shape prostrated in its pride across the road, of the fine southern head laid low in the dust, of that youth in prime flung at once before him pallid, lifeless, helpless--this was the very combination of circumstances to win for the victim Mr. Yorke's liveliest interest.