Chapter XXIX · The Confession

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

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

the state of being absent

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

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

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

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

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

set up or found

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

let have

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

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

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

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

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

moving with great haste

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

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

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

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From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

immediately past

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

bringing a charge or accusation against someone

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

plural of “lullaby” — a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

not able to be found

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

a particular point in time

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

and nothing more

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

above and across; more than

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

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From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

except for; apart from

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

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From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

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

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

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

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He forgot that it was his own entreaties which kept Morris there, away from his Silverton patients, who were missing him so much, and complaining of his absence.

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

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

a large gathering of people

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

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

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

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

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

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

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Gradually, the noise in the streets died away; the tread of feet, the rumbling wheels, and the tinkle of car bells ceased, and not a sound was heard, save as the distant fire bells pealed forth their warning voices, or some watchman went hurrying by.

at the time that

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

in or at the place that

From this reading The great city was asleep, and to Morris the silence brooding over the countless throng was deeper, more solemn, than the silence of the country, where nature gives out her own mysterious notes and lullabies for her sleeping children.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

which person or people

From this reading Before his marriage, a jealous thought of Morris Grant had found a lodgment in Wilford’s breast; but he had tried to drive it out, and fancied that he had succeeded, experiencing a sudden shock when he felt it lifting its green head, and poisoning his mind against the man who was doing for Katy only what a brother might do.

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

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Slowly the minutes went by, and Morris became at last aware that Wilford’s eyes, instead of resting on the pallid face, which seemed to grow each moment more pallid and ghastly, were fixed on _him_ with an expression which made him drop the pale hand he was holding between his own, _pooring_ it occasionally, as a mother might _poor_ and pity the hand of her dying baby.