used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Let him recall it now, if he can."
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
half-way
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From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
How
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From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
humoured
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From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let him recall it now, if he can."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Let him recall it now, if he can."
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
on one occasion
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
go across or through
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Let him recall it now, if he can."
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
done under pressure
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "The Presence once slept in that chair," continued the weak voice, "and he dreamed a dream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Truly enough, as I humoured him by occupying the familiar chair, ready placed half-way between the bed and the window, it seemed to me as if I were once more watching Terence pass through the valley of the shadow.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading How or wherefore I know not, but as he spoke a sudden certainty as to what he wished me to know rushed in on me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Great God," I cried, starting up and seizing him roughly by the shoulder, "you killed poor little Boots!
