Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

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

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

form a curve

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the combinations which at eleven o'clock had gone fast refused now to work.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading But the combinations which at eleven o'clock had gone fast refused now to work.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

being one more than ten

From this reading But the combinations which at eleven o'clock had gone fast refused now to work.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading But the combinations which at eleven o'clock had gone fast refused now to work.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

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From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But the combinations which at eleven o'clock had gone fast refused now to work.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

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From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

in a helpless manner

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

not in action or at work

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

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

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

a confused multitude of things

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

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From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

immediately past

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

set afire or burning

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

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

From this reading But the combinations which at eleven o'clock had gone fast refused now to work.

according to the clock

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading But the combinations which at eleven o'clock had gone fast refused now to work.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

move stealthily

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The Lalla Rookh curtains intruded continually into his problems and his calculations dissolved helplessly into an idle stare at a jumble of figures.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

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

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

create by training and teaching

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

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

From this reading A SLIP ON A SPECIAL Glover's train pulled into Medicine Bend, in the rain, at half-past two o'clock.

up to a particular time

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

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

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

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

From this reading But the combinations which at eleven o'clock had gone fast refused now to work.

a lodge consisting of a frame covered with matting or brush; used by nomadic American Indians in the southwestern United States

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The face in the Lalla Rookh had put an end to thoughts of sleep, and he walked up to his office in the Wickiup to work until morning on his report.

travel along a zigzag path

From this reading He lighted a lamp, opened his desk with a clang that echoed to the last dark corner of the zigzag hall, and, spreading out his papers, resumed the figuring he had begun at Wind River station.