Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

(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 When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

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

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

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

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

one who follows the teachings of Buddha

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

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

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

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From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

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

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

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From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

set up or found

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

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

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

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

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

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

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

a small worthless amount

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

immediately past

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

engage in

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

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From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

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

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

above and across; more than

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

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From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

with low volume

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

strike or drive against with a heavy impact

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

with speed

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

free from harm or evil

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

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From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

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

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

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

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

being four more than twenty

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

precisely as stated

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

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

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

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

From this reading Esther and I were relieved and glad when we at last succeeded in abstracting his boots and manoeuvring him to his bedroom, for the exciting events of the last twenty-four hours had been too much for his weak frame and delicate nerves.

at the time that

From this reading When, however, he heard of the high manner in which Ram Singh had spoken of him, and the distinguished position which he had assigned him among philologists, he became so excited that it was all we could do to prevent him from setting off then and there to make his acquaintance.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I SEE THAT WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY FEW At dinner that evening I mentioned to my father the episode of the three Buddhist priests, and found, as I had expected, that he was very much interested by my account of them.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading I was sitting at the open porch in the gloaming, turning over in my mind the unexpected events which had occurred so rapidly--the gale, the wreck, the rescue, and the strange character of the castaways--when my sister came quietly over to me and put her hand in mine.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Don't you think, Jack,” she said, in her low, sweet voice, “that we are forgetting our friends over at Cloomber?