Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

of the most contemptible kind

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

anew

From this reading Again in Deligrad, to him the scene of so much suffering and unmerited degradation.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

(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 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

at another time

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

react verbally

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

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From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

From this reading Again in Deligrad, to him the scene of so much suffering and unmerited degradation.

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From this reading Again in Deligrad, to him the scene of so much suffering and unmerited degradation.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

at any time

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

toward home

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading Again in Deligrad, to him the scene of so much suffering and unmerited degradation.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

exhausted

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

the act of departing

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

march in a procession

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Again in Deligrad, to him the scene of so much suffering and unmerited degradation.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

and nothing more

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

the act of punishing

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

(military) signal to wake up

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

express in words

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Again in Deligrad, to him the scene of so much suffering and unmerited degradation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Again in Deligrad, to him the scene of so much suffering and unmerited degradation.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Again in Deligrad, to him the scene of so much suffering and unmerited degradation.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading WHAT THE 'TIMES' TOLD.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading WHAT THE 'TIMES' TOLD.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading WHAT THE 'TIMES' TOLD.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

not known

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

not merited or deserved

From this reading Again in Deligrad, to him the scene of so much suffering and unmerited degradation.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

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

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

in a weary manner

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT THE 'TIMES' TOLD.

at the time that

From this reading Jaded and weary, Cecil began the homeward march, and strange to say, the effect of the long and revengeful pursuit of Guebhard on his mind was this: that he felt--if not less resentment and hatred against that personage--a desire that when condign punishment befell him, it might come from some other hand than his.

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

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.

which person or people

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

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

From this reading 'What am I to do now with the remainder of this life that is left to me?' he thought, wearily, as he dismounted from his horse, and tossed the bridle reins to his orderly, leaving his painful convoy now to the care of the doctors and nurses, though many were there who were beyond all human care, and would only answer now to the reveille that would be heard in the unknown land.

but in spite of that

From this reading He felt somewhat soothed by a conviction of the abject terror and deep humiliation to which he had subjected Guebhard; yet, ever and anon, the narrative of the village pope gave his heart a pang of positive pain.