Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

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From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

equally

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Temple's version is, I am sure, the truer historical picture.

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

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

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

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

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

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

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

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

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

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

lacking funds

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

rid of obstructions

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

a state at a particular time

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

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

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

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

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

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

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

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

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

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

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Temple's version is, I am sure, the truer historical picture.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

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

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

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

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

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

From this reading Temple's version is, I am sure, the truer historical picture.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

and nothing more

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

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

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Temple's version is, I am sure, the truer historical picture.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

cause to become

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Temple's version is, I am sure, the truer historical picture.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Temple's version is, I am sure, the truer historical picture.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

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

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

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

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

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

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

in the direction of

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Temple's version is, I am sure, the truer historical picture.

two times

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

(architecture) a vaulted structure

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Temple's version is, I am sure, the truer historical picture.

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

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

cover with wax

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MY FATHER BREATHES, MOVES, AND SPEAKS The people broke away from us like furrowed water as we advanced on each side of the ropes toward the margravine's carriage.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I became a perfectly mechanical creature: incapable of observing, just capable of taking an impression here and there; and in such cases the impressions that come are stamped on hot wax; they keep the scene fresh; they partly pervert it as well.

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

From this reading I could perceive that the figure of the Prince Albrecht, in its stiff condition, was debarred from vaulting, or striding, or stooping, so that the ropes were a barrier between us.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading He, however, could never repeat it twice exactly alike, whereas I failed not to render image for image in clear succession as they had struck me at the time.