Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

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

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

from appearances alone

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

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From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

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

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

put quickly or forcibly

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

possessive form of “empire” — the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

the organ of sight

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

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

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

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

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

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

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

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

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

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From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

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

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

cannot be removed or erased

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

third-person singular of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

immediately past

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

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

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

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

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

any of a group of Hindu storm gods; offspring of Rudra

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

the feeling that things will turn out badly

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

become active

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

cut with a saw

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

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

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

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

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

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

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

without warning or announcement

From this reading The one sound which had the power to rouse him had broken like a clap of unheralded thunder upon his ears.

except if; if not

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ill-health, disappointment, and a natural pessimism had apparently left an indelible trace upon him, and Mrs. Carmichael's prophetic eye saw them both established in Cheltenham or Bath, relegated to the Empire's lumber-room--unless something happened.

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

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

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

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.

belonging to which person

From this reading At the last meeting of the Marut Diamond Company he had looked like a man whose days on the active service list were numbered.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading STAFFORD INTERVENES The threatening cloud which had loomed up on the horizon had acted wonders on Colonel Carmichael's constitution.