Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

having companions or an escort

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

(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 He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

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

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The whole interest of his existence now seemed to centre around the hour when the post arrived.

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

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

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

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

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From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The whole interest of his existence now seemed to centre around the hour when the post arrived.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

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From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The whole interest of his existence now seemed to centre around the hour when the post arrived.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

in a gradual manner

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

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

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

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

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

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

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

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

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

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

From this reading The whole interest of his existence now seemed to centre around the hour when the post arrived.

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

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The whole interest of his existence now seemed to centre around the hour when the post arrived.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

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From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

the literary culture

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

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

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

not any; not one

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

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From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The whole interest of his existence now seemed to centre around the hour when the post arrived.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

express in words

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

only a very short time before

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

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

From this reading The whole interest of his existence now seemed to centre around the hour when the post arrived.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

restricted to something

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

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

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

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

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

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

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

not yet opened or unsealed

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

not informed through reading

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

communicated in words

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

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

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

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

From this reading This state was accompanied by a daily increasing debility, as though the powers of life were being gradually exhausted, and that, having no more to strive for or desire, he cared no more to live.

at the time that

From this reading The whole interest of his existence now seemed to centre around the hour when the post arrived.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.

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

From this reading Colonel Bramleigh's malady took a strange form, and one which much puzzled his physicians.

which person or people

From this reading He had ordered that the letter-bag should be opened in his presence, and as the letters were shown him one by one, he locked them, unopened and unread, in a despatch-box, so far strictly obedient to the dictates of the doctor, who had forbidden him all species of excitement.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole interest of his existence now seemed to centre around the hour when the post arrived.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading His feverish symptoms gradually disappeared, and to his paroxysms of passion and excitement there now succeeded a sort of dreary apathy, in which he scarcely uttered a word, nor was it easy to say whether he heard or heeded the remarks around him.