Chapter XXXV

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

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

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

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

From this reading THE TRANSFUSION OF BLOOD.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days had elapsed since the events just narrated.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Three days had elapsed since the events just narrated.

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

past form of “enfeeble” — make weak

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

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

From this reading Three days had elapsed since the events just narrated.

plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

in a gradual manner

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

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

From this reading Three days had elapsed since the events just narrated.

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

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

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

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

plural of “household” — a social unit living together

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

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

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

and nothing more

From this reading Three days had elapsed since the events just narrated.

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From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

for more time

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading Three days had elapsed since the events just narrated.

not any; not one

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRANSFUSION OF BLOOD.

and nothing more

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

above and across; more than

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Three days had elapsed since the events just narrated.

plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

not in physical motion

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

power to dominate or defeat

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

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

From this reading THE TRANSFUSION OF BLOOD.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

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

From this reading Three days had elapsed since the events just narrated.

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

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery

From this reading THE TRANSFUSION OF BLOOD.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.

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

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

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

From this reading The first bursts of grief in the two bereaved households were appeased, and though there were still tears there were no longer sobs.

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

From this reading His brain, which like the rest of his body had been greatly enfeebled, was gradually recovering the supremacy which it exercises over the rest of the body in health.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Karl grew better and better; for two days past he had raised himself in his bed and had been able to give signs of consciousness, not only by broken utterances, tender exclamations, and endearing words, but by taking part in conversation.