Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

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

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

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

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Marpasse was very wide awake.

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

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

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

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

the act of burning something

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

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From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

remove the dust from

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

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

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

cause to stop

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

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

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

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

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

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 A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

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

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

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

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

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

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

the middle of the day

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

and nothing more

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She looked narrowly at Denise, and rolled to the side on one elbow so as to be nearer.

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

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

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

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

propel through the air

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

cause a stinging or tingling sensation

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

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

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

comparative of “tough” — not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

precisely as stated

From this reading Marpasse was very wide awake.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

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

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Denise was glad to throw herself on the grass beside Marpasse, who was much less weary, being tougher, and more used to the road.

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

From this reading Her feet were burning, and she and Marpasse had been trudging in the dust made by the horses, dust that had clogged the air, and made the eyes tingle.

in or at the place that

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

which person or people

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.

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

From this reading Marpasse was very wide awake.

third-person singular of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading A halt was called at noon, and Denise, who had walked for four long hours, felt that hopeless weariness that yearns only for some corner where the body may lie relaxed.