Chapter XVII

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

very drunk

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading “Blood is thicker than water,” said a neighbour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

the state of being certain

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Why for don’t the man’s relations come to him?”

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

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From this reading “Why for don’t the man’s relations come to him?”

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Why for don’t the man’s relations come to him?”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

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

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

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

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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

From this reading “Blood is thicker than water,” said a neighbour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Why for don’t the man’s relations come to him?”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

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From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading “Blood is thicker than water,” said a neighbour.

not any; not one

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

and nothing more

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

English surgeon (1755-1824)

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

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From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading “Why for don’t the man’s relations come to him?”

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Blood is thicker than water,” said a neighbour.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

doomed to extinction

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Blood is thicker than water,” said a neighbour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading “Blood is thicker than water,” said a neighbour.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

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

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

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

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

an energetic style

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

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

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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 “Blood is thicker than water,” said a neighbour.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

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

From this reading THE CONFESSION Rix Parkinson had been a handsome man, but now disease and the shadow of death were upon his countenance; he had long sunk into a chronic crapulence, and only his eyes, that shone from a wasted and besotted face, retained some natural beauty.

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

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

which person or people

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why for don’t the man’s relations come to him?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was dying, but vitality still flashed up in him, and no physician could with certainty predict whether a week or a month might remain to him.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Parkinson’s home adjoined that wherein young Samuel Prowse lived with his mother; and this woman it was who of her charity ministered to the sufferer, and carried out the doctor’s orders.