Chapter XIII

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

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

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

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

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

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

From this reading That was as it should be, Roberto thought.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

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From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

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

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

set up or found

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

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

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

possessive form of “helena” — capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

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

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

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

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

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

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

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

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

the light of the Moon

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

and nothing more

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

add pepper to

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

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

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That was as it should be, Roberto thought.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

with low volume

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

not in physical motion

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

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

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

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

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading That was as it should be, Roberto thought.

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

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

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading DON ROBERTO BITES Roberto found the air of his room stifling, the confinement of its walls oppressive.

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

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

in or at the place that

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

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

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.

during the time that

From this reading There was no light in the house as Roberto stood a little while in the patio drowned in the gloom of the great tree's shadow; if Helena's conscience troubled her on account of this night's rebellion, she hid the shame of it in the dark.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading His door opened into the wide patio between the wings of the house, where an immense pepper tree rose high above the roof, its softly draped foliage blue-tinted in the moonlight like a vast, still smoke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It seemed that the teeth of a man, which he had become cognizant of possessing only that night ached for something to fasten upon and try their strength, urging him out into the open with savage restlessness.