Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

(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 The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

in addition

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

From this reading And look! here is your broth, so good and strengthening!

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading And did you hear?

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

divisible by two

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading And look! here is your broth, so good and strengthening!

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And did you hear?

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

the property of providing useful assistance

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading And look! here is your broth, so good and strengthening!

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.

intense and profound fear

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

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

From this reading And look! here is your broth, so good and strengthening!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

the sound of laughing

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And look! here is your broth, so good and strengthening!

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

the middle of the day

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

cut with a saw

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And look! here is your broth, so good and strengthening!

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

becoming stronger

From this reading And look! here is your broth, so good and strengthening!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

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

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.

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

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

in the direction of

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

without beauty or charm

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

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

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading CLEAVE AND JUDITH The hospital at Charlottesville, unlovely and lovely, ghastly and vital, brutal, spiritual, a hell of pain and weakness, another region of endeavour and helpfulness, a place of horror, and also of strange smiling, even of faint laughter, a country as chill as death and as warm as love--the hospital at Charlottesville saw the weary morning grow to weary noon, the weary noon change toward the weary latter day.

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

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

which person or people

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The women who nursed the soldiers said that it was lovely outside, and that all the peach trees were in bloom.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And look! here is your broth, so good and strengthening!

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "We'll raise you a little higher," they said, "and you can see for yourself.