Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

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

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

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From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

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

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

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

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

next to; at the side of

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

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

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

demanding attention

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

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From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

divisible by two

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

opinion or judgment

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

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

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

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

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

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

From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

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

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

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

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

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From this reading "Wake up, lazy-bones!"

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From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

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

From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

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

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

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

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

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

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

the act of tickling

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

a source of difficulty

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

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

From this reading "Wake up, lazy-bones!"

precisely as stated

From this reading Dore comprehended, even in her foggy state, that if such a reproach could come from Ida Summers, it must be very late indeed!

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading "Wake up, lazy-bones!"

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

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

From this reading Her first waking thought was not of Lindaberry, but of Massingale.

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

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

at the time that

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.

which person or people

From this reading Instead, it was Ida Summers, curled on the bed, who was tickling her arm with a feather, crying:

in the company of; together with

From this reading It seemed as if he were beside her, his restraining touch on her arm, trouble in his eyes, as on the night before when he had pleaded with her under the hissing arc-lights and the background of curious creatures of the dark.