Chapter V · New Wine In An Old Bottle

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

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

how long something has existed

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

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

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

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

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

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

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

confined by bonds

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading And then there would be the danger of paying the penalty of the crime he had committed.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading And then there would be the danger of paying the penalty of the crime he had committed.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading And then there would be the danger of paying the penalty of the crime he had committed.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

freed from illusion

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

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

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

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From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

ludicrously odd

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

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

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

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

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

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

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

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

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

not any; not one

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

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

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

on one occasion

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

something that results

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading And then there would be the danger of paying the penalty of the crime he had committed.

the act of punishing

From this reading And then there would be the danger of paying the penalty of the crime he had committed.

a human being

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

with low volume

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

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

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

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

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

except for; apart from

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

cut with a saw

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

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

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

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

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

in the near future

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

carry out

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

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

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And then there would be the danger of paying the penalty of the crime he had committed.

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

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

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

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

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

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

out of your own free will

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

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

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

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

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

at the time that

From this reading When Adrian awoke next morning he half thought that the fantastic events of the night were but the outcome of some strange dream, but a single glance in the mirror soon disillusioned him as he saw reflected back the countenance of Dr. Michael Roversmire.

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

From this reading No! there was no safety for him save in the guise of age, and he would have to patiently endure this servitude which he had brought upon himself.

during the time that

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

showing curiosity

From this reading While he was seated on the couch in the disordered sitting-room, wondering what was the first step to take in his new existence, the door opened and a pale, lean man, quietly dressed in black, appeared.

used until no longer useful

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was true then--he had voluntarily placed his soul in the outward semblance of the old man, and would have to lead his life, be bound by his physical restrictions and be to all intents and purposes another person, until such time as the worn-out body died and he could return once more to his own frame.