Chapter IX

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

possessive form of “ally” — a friendly nation

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He kicked off the sheet, and arose cursing.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

(Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

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

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

two items of the same kind

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading He kicked off the sheet, and arose cursing.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

put on clothes

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

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

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

only a very short time before

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading He kicked off the sheet, and arose cursing.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

immediately past

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

darkened with overcast

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

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

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

in a compassionate manner

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading He kicked off the sheet, and arose cursing.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

above and across; more than

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

existing or coming before

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

giving satisfaction

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

feeling self-importance

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

plural of “temp” — a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

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

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

(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 “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

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

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

at the time that

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

which person or people

From this reading Then events began to come back to him, and as he staggered into an upright position--for he was very shaky--he looked at the mattress on the floor, and wondered who had mercifully arranged it for him last night.

belonging to which person

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To sleep in evening dress, too, in Key Island is hardly a profitable experiment, and what with the sheet spread over him and the liqueur he had swallowed, Ally’s state was one of satisfactory discomfort.

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

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Captain Lewin woke up on his improvised bed about half-past four next morning, and wondered if the swelled weight on the pillow were really his head or a leaden imitation fastened to his shoulders.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Le temps, l’innocence, la confiance, la foi, l’estime--perdez les--vous ne les recouvrerez plus.”--_French Proverb._ A cého head is the best incentive to temporary canonisation that can well be experienced, and when, according to the old couplet, “The Devil was sick,” and “A saint would be,” he had probably been indulging on the preceding night in Key Island, whose temperature suggests that it is nearer to his dominion than the rest of the globe.