Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

later than; following

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

(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 For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

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

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

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

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

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

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

any thing at all

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

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

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

make certain of

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

a trancelike state with loss of voluntary motion and failure to react to stimuli

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

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

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

extreme fatigue

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

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

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

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

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

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

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

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

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

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

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

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

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

intense and profound fear

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

to make better

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

the act of departing

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

worth remembering

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

no person; not anyone

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

with speed

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

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

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

inspiring awe

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

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

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

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

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

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

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

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

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

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

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

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

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

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

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

without knowledge or intention

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

any plant of the genus Veronica

From this reading For Veronica, Taquisara, and Don Teodoro had all three been mistaken when they had thought that Gianluca was dead.

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

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

at the time that

From this reading That was the opinion of the great doctor, when he had seen the patient on the afternoon of that memorable day.

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

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

during the time that

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

which person or people

From this reading It was Taquisara who went to find the doctor, leaving Veronica on her knees, while Don Teodoro stood motionless at the foot of the couch, his hands gripping each other till his nails cut the flesh, his grotesque face invested for the moment with an almost sublime horror of what he had unwittingly done.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the doctor said, there had been a crisis, an inward convulsion of the nerves, a fainting which had been almost a catalepsy, and, several hours later, a return to consciousness with a greatly increased chance of life, though with extreme momentary exhaustion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I think--I assure you that nobody knows anything--but I think that Don Gianluca will improve rapidly after this crisis."