Chapter VI

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

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

From this reading Next his state became troubled.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.

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

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

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

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

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

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.

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

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

of the present time and place

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

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

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.

a form of address for a man

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next his state became troubled.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

many times at short intervals

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.

intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

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From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

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

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

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

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

deeply or completely

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

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

From this reading Next his state became troubled.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

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

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Next his state became troubled.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

precisely as stated

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

belonging to which person

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Increasing acquaintance with Mr. Puddlebox was needed for its development, and this had illustration in the manner of his first sleep by Mr. Puddlebox's side.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Thus at first Mr. Wriford, clutching like a child at the hand which came to him in the darkness, and no little operated upon by intense fatigue, by the whisky, and by the meal of cold sausage and bread, slept for some hours very soundly and without dreams.

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

From this reading FIGHTING IT: TELLING IT This was a large, fat, kindly and protective hand in whose comfort Mr. Wriford slept, beneath which he awoke, and whose aid he was often to enjoy in immediate days to come.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet its influence over him was by no means always apparent.