Chapter XXI

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

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.

later than; following

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

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

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.

next to; at the side of

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

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From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "You know, of course, what happened?"

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

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

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

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

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

physically weak

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.

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

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "You know, of course, what happened?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

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

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

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

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You know, of course, what happened?"

the act of departing

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

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

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

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

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.

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

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

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

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

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

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You know, of course, what happened?"

above and across; more than

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

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

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

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

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

the season of growth

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

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

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

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

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

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

From this reading She looked a pale, frail, pathetic little figure, clad in a light blue dressing-jacket, and propped up among the pillows.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.

accept gladly

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "You know, of course, what happened?"

at the time that

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

in or at the place that

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

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

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

a Caucasian

From this reading When she recognized me she put forth a slim white hand and smiled a glad welcome.

in the company of; together with

From this reading EXPLAINS LOLA'S FEARS After leaving the house in which I had so narrowly escaped death, I dropped the sergeant at Spring Place station and, with Rayner, drove over to Brentford, where, at the hospital, I stood beside Lola's bed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have been so very anxious about you, Lola," I said after the nurse had gone.