Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

later than; following

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

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

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

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

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

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

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

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From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

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

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

at any time

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

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

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

avoiding waste

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

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

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

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

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

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

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

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

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

being perceived or observed

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

cut with a saw

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

the state of being asleep

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

the rays of the sun

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

the rays of the sun

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

carry out

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

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

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

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

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

in the direction of

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading After a frugal meal with his mother, and the planting of a kiss of unusual warmth upon her cheek, Ensal stepped forth for his day's duties.

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

From this reading But he has ever stood ready to take oath or affirmation that, whether waking or sleeping, Tiara was constantly in his thoughts that night.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

at the time that

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

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

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

a Caucasian

From this reading As he went out of his gate he noticed a white man across the street acting as though he was sketching his (Ensal's) home.

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 And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Friendly Enemies._ It has always been a mooted question with Ensal as to whether he did or did not sleep the night of Tiara's call at his residence.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading And when turning his face toward the window the following morning he saw streaks of golden sunshine stretched across the floor, and realized that there was a nameless something within him which that sunlight could not match, he knew that the crisis in his life had come.