Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

exhale hard

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

lacking funds

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically

From this reading The ship shivered, trembled and collapsed.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading With a stifled gasp I woke.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

-ing form of “gutter” — burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker

From this reading Our sickly lantern was guttering in a sooty stream of smoke.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

plural of “hurricane” — a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

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From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Our sickly lantern was guttering in a sooty stream of smoke.

an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our sickly lantern was guttering in a sooty stream of smoke.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

affected with paralysis

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

transport commercially

From this reading The ship shivered, trembled and collapsed.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading The ship shivered, trembled and collapsed.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

unhealthy looking

From this reading Our sickly lantern was guttering in a sooty stream of smoke.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Our sickly lantern was guttering in a sooty stream of smoke.

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

From this reading Our sickly lantern was guttering in a sooty stream of smoke.

lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading With a stifled gasp I woke.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Our sickly lantern was guttering in a sooty stream of smoke.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

very great or intense

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the monster of the dream broke out of its fixity and with a shriek of hurricanes aimed a terrific blow at the prow of the _Wastrel_.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading The ship shivered, trembled and collapsed.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

at the time that

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE END OF THE "WASTREL" When sleep came to me it was fitful with a thousand nightmare impossibilities, I saw, in my dreams, the face of the stale sea and sky translated into a broad human visage paralyzed and smiling unendingly in that hideous grin which stamps the tortured teeth of the lockjaw victim.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading With a stifled gasp I woke.