Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

matters of personal concern

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

lighted up by or as by fire or flame

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

(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 It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

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

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

from appearances alone

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

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

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

opinion or judgment

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

a man of refinement

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

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

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

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

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

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

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

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

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

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

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

and nothing more

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

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From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

held dear

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

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

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

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

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

used to form the superlative

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

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

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

existing or coming before

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

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

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

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

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

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

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

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

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

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

From this reading Loyal gentleman that he was, he was appalled at the turn affairs had taken.

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

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

in or at the place that

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!

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

From this reading It had cost him a struggle to give up faith in the man he had known and liked--but all that was as nothing compared to the struggle in which his own love fought against him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kenneth McVeigh walked the floor of his own room, with the bitterest thoughts of his life for company.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Every word or glance he had noticed between Monroe and the woman he loved returned to him!

the words that are spoken

From this reading In that room where death apparently stood on the threshold, and the dying man had followed him about the room with most terrible, appealing eyes, he had heard but few of the words spoken--all his heart and brain were afire with the scene he had just left; that, and the others preceding it!