Chapter XV

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

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

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

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading The night and the silence coming together contained a great awe.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

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

From this reading Phil felt the blood pounding in his ears, and he looked around with wonder.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The night and the silence coming together contained a great awe.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

gotten under control

From this reading The night and the silence coming together contained a great awe.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

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

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Phil felt the blood pounding in his ears, and he looked around with wonder.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The night and the silence coming together contained a great awe.

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

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

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

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

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

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

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

From this reading Phil felt the blood pounding in his ears, and he looked around with wonder.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

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

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

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

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

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 He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

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

From this reading Phil felt the blood pounding in his ears, and he looked around with wonder.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

above and across; more than

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

go across or through

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

repeated heavy blows

From this reading Phil felt the blood pounding in his ears, and he looked around with wonder.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

only a very short time before

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The night and the silence coming together contained a great awe.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

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

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The night and the silence coming together contained a great awe.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

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

From this reading He and those around him, exhausted by such long and desperate efforts, such a continuous roar in their ears, and such a variation of intense emotions from the highest to the lowest, were scarcely conscious that the battle was over.

during the time that

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Phil felt the blood pounding in his ears, and he looked around with wonder.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading They knew, indeed, that night was falling on the mountains and the pass, that the Mexicans had withdrawn from the field, that their flags and lances were fading in the twilight, but it was all, for a little while, dim and vague to them.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Phil was still in a daze.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Phil felt the blood pounding in his ears, and he looked around with wonder.