Chapter XIX

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

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

anew

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

in addition

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

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

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

past form of “cauterize” — burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

devoid of physical sensation; numb

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading For what object did she insist on finding him?

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE EXPEDITION.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

plural of “filibuster” — a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For what object did she insist on finding him?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

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

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

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

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

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

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

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

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading For what object did she insist on finding him?

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading For what object did she insist on finding him?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

and nothing more

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

the act of receiving

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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

From this reading For what object did she insist on finding him?

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

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

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

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

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

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

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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

From this reading THE EXPEDITION.

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

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

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

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

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

From this reading During the entire passage from Nevis to St. Kitts Montbarts was in a strange state of excitement.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For what object did she insist on finding him?

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

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

belonging to which person

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

in the company of; together with

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading How had this woman, whom he would not name, of whose presence in America he was ignorant, whom, in short, he fancied he had escaped by hiding himself among the filibusters, succeeded in so short a time, not only in learning his presence in the islands, but also in finding him again?

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The interview he had held with the monk had rearoused in his heart a profound sorrow which time had deadened but not cauterized, and at the first word that fell in this hour's conversation the wound burst open again, bleeding and livid as on the day of its receipt.