Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

(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 These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

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From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

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

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT ISMAILIA.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

the act of burning something

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

slightly wet

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

divisible by two

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

provide as food

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

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

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

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

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

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

From this reading AT ISMAILIA.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

a feeling of lack of interest or energy

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

something you have to do

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

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

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

of or relating to or attended by putrefaction

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

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

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

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

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

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

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

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

From this reading These were succeeded by feeble listlessness and indifference to all around him, and then he seemed as if about to die.

in or at the place that

From this reading He first became quite conscious of where he was on being roused from a species of waking dose by voices near him.

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

From this reading The putrid water he had drunk on many occasions, the stone-fruit on which he had been compelled to feed, the damp sand on which he had lain under the night dews--the watching, fatigue, and depression of spirits he had undergone--had served to prostrate Allan now, and even his magnificent constitution failed to resist such a combination of evils.

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

From this reading At times he was in a burning fever; at others in cold, shivering fits, as if his limbs would go to pieces.