Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

later than; following

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

anew

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The more he lied the deeper he became entangled.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

the two together, not just one

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

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From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

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

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The more he lied the deeper he became entangled.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

the act of discovering something

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading The more he lied the deeper he became entangled.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

depressingly dark

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Sanderson groaned.

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

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

something written by hand

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

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

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

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

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

the literary culture

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading The more he lied the deeper he became entangled.

provided with artificial light

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

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

From this reading The more he lied the deeper he became entangled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

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From this reading Sanderson groaned.

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From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

in or at that place or location

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

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

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

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

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

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From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

at the time that

From this reading KISSES--A MAN REFUSES THEM There was a kerosene lamp in Sanderson's room, and when, after an hour of gloomy silence in the dark, he got up and lit the lamp, he felt decidedly better.

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

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was undressing, preparing to get into bed, when he was assailed with a thought that brought the perspiration out on him again.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading This time it was a cold sweat, and it came with the realization that discovery was again imminent, for if, as Mary had said, she had kept Sanderson's letter to her father, there were in existence two letters--his own and Will Bransford's--inevitably in different handwriting, both of which he had claimed to have written.