Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

(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 Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost fiercely he strove to fight back the signs of it from his face and voice.

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

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

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

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Almost fiercely he strove to fight back the signs of it from his face and voice.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

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

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

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From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

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

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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

From this reading Almost fiercely he strove to fight back the signs of it from his face and voice.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading Almost fiercely he strove to fight back the signs of it from his face and voice.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Almost fiercely he strove to fight back the signs of it from his face and voice.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

only a very short time before

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

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

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Almost fiercely he strove to fight back the signs of it from his face and voice.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

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 From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

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

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had he played as on this night.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Never had he played as on this night.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Never had he played as on this night.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Almost fiercely he strove to fight back the signs of it from his face and voice.

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

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

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

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Almost fiercely he strove to fight back the signs of it from his face and voice.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

that is on a string

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

in a swift manner

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

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

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

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

From this reading Never had he played as on this night.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Almost fiercely he strove to fight back the signs of it from his face and voice.

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

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

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

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.

at the time that

From this reading THE RENUNCIATION Jan was glad when the evening came, and was gone.

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

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not until Jean and Iowaka had said good night with Croisset and his wife, and both Cummins and Mélisse had gone to their rooms, did he find himself relieved of the tension under which he had struggled during all of that night's merry-making in the cabin.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading From the first he knew that his nerves were strung by some strange and indefinable sensation that was growing within him--something which he could hardly have explained at first, but which swiftly took form and meaning, and oppressed him more as the hours flew by.