Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

in addition

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

on or to one side

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the opening of the little door, they beheld the dear old white-haired lady.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading At the opening of the little door, they beheld the dear old white-haired lady.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

dearly loved

From this reading At the opening of the little door, they beheld the dear old white-haired lady.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At the opening of the little door, they beheld the dear old white-haired lady.

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

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

at any time

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

in an irrevocable manner

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading At the opening of the little door, they beheld the dear old white-haired lady.

immediately past

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the opening of the little door, they beheld the dear old white-haired lady.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

a particular point in time

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At the opening of the little door, they beheld the dear old white-haired lady.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading At the opening of the little door, they beheld the dear old white-haired lady.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Her arms fell about them both and, in her feeble way, she clasped them to her.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

at the time that

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

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

From this reading She was losing that which was hers alone, and these two, though she thought they belonged irrevocably to each other, belonged also in their way to her.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading At the opening of the little door, they beheld the dear old white-haired lady.

which person or people

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

(used as complement) to the utmost degree

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was not hysterical, not that cry of the witless woman who is faced with the stern matters of life and will lean upon any shoulder to support her weight.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE PASSING It was a greater ordeal than they knew of, for Death, though he is for ever in our midst, always covers his face, and you may never recognise the features until that last moment when, with the sweeping gesture of the arm, he throws aside the folds that enshroud him, and in his quiet voice, so low, yet so distinct, announces "It is finished."