Chapter VI

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

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a message whose content is at variance with reason

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

anew

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

(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 Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

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

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

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

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

a line of approach

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

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From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

the campaign of a candidate to be elected

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

a field planted with corn

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

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

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

past form of “doctor” — alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

opinion or judgment

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

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

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

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From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

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

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

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

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

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

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

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

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

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

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

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 It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

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

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

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

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

delivered from danger

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

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

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

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

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

a special situation

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

bound or secured closely

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

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

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

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

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

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

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was autumn now, and as I, well and strong again, walked down the long avenue of beeches that led to the park gates of Bidache, I let my memory run back to the days in the hospital of Ste.

at the time that

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

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

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

which person or people

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

belonging to which person

From this reading Genevieve, whither I was borne from the field; to the soft-voiced, gentle-handed sisters of mercy; to the physician Marescot, the King's own leech, with his acid face and kind heart, who doctored me; and above all to the tall, slight, black-robed figure that came to see me daily, and for whose coming I used to long, in the dreary hours of my pain, with an infinite desire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CHATEAU DE LA BIDACHE Months had passed since I shook hands with death in the cornfield by the banks of the Oise, and the grass was tall and green on the mounds around La Fere which marked the graves of those who had fought and died there, in reality for the hand of Spain, in spirit for the League that was dead.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.

people who are wounded

From this reading As the days wore on, I cursed myself for the unworthy suspicions that had come to me and tied my tongue when I lay wounded, and was rescued by chance, and her charity.

a late time of life

From this reading I argued with myself on the absurdity of the thing--here was I, hardened by ten years of campaigning which ought to have taught me the world, conquered out of hand by the glance of a pair of bright eyes, and the tones of a sweet voice.