Chapter IX

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

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But gradually his mind cleared and he was able to think more calmly.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

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

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But gradually his mind cleared and he was able to think more calmly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading But gradually his mind cleared and he was able to think more calmly.

Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading But gradually his mind cleared and he was able to think more calmly.

preventing movement

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

the first light of day

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But gradually his mind cleared and he was able to think more calmly.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

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

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

unable to move or resist motion

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

the act of departing

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But gradually his mind cleared and he was able to think more calmly.

a particular point in time

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But gradually his mind cleared and he was able to think more calmly.

past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

and nothing more

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

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From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

past form of “rack” — go at a rack

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

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From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

a state of acute pain

From this reading He felt numbed, conscious only of the suffering that, clogging his brain, reacted on his body leaving him inert and lifeless.

a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But gradually his mind cleared and he was able to think more calmly.

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

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Stunned by the realisation of his own feelings, racked by the painful scene following his return to the villa, at first concrete thought had been impossible.

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

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

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

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

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

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading His whole ability to will and do, his whole mental and physical being seemed crushed under a weight of sorrow that for the time was paralysing.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The first pale streaks of dawn were stealing across the sky before Carew stirred from the chair into which he had dropped two hours before to face the knowledge that had come to him in that tense moment of self-understanding in the little winter garden at the Palace.