Chapter XXVI · A Confession

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

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

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

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

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

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

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

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

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From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

in a serious manner

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

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

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

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

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

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

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

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

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

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

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

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

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

held dear

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

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From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

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

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

coated with paint

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

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From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

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From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

hurting

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

not in physical motion

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

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

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

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

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

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

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

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

From this reading That afternoon Prelice was up and dressed, and seated in the drawing-room, talking earnestly to Martaban and Ned Shepworth.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

(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 But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But the colour was gradually creeping back to his cheeks, and he was well enough to hear further what had taken place since he had been rendered unconscious.

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

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.

which person or people

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

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

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Shepworth was lounging in the window-seat under one of the painted windows, and it might have been the rosy light which came through this which made him look so happy and healthy.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading On the other hand, it might have been the consciousness that fate had opened the way to his marrying the woman he loved, and who loved him.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading His head was perfectly clear, although still a trifle sore, and he wore a picturesque bandage round it, which added to his pale and interesting looks.