Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

later than; following

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

(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 "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

comparative of “dear” — dearly loved

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

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

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

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

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

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

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

at any time

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

opinion or judgment

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

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 "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

death of a person

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

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

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

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

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

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

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading --R.L.S.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

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

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

not any; not one

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

not one, and not any

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

widely known and esteemed

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

and nothing more

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

the property of making no sound

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading --R.L.S.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading --R.L.S.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

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

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

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From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

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

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

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

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

not capable of being changed or altered

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

not concealed or hidden

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

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

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

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

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

belonging to which person

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Desmond and Honor welcomed him with unconcealed affection; and for himself, his descent into the Valley of the Shadow seemed a small price to pay for a convalescence cheered by the ministrations of these two, than whom there were none dearer to him on earth.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Of the unalterable nature of his feeling for Honor, both husband and wife were well aware; though no word of it ever passed their lips.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "And methought that beauty and terror were only one, not two; And the world has room for love and death, and thunder and dew; And all the sinews of Hell slumber in summer air; And the face of God is a rock; but the face of the rock is fair."

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

From this reading That same evening after sunset, a hospital doolie was set down in the verandah, and from it emerged Paul Wyndham--a long lean figure of a man, whose most notable features were deep steadfast eyes, neither blue nor grey; a mouth of extraordinary gentleness and capacity for endurance; and the grave quietness of movement and speech, that may mean power in perfect equilibrium or mere dulness.