Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading It would be painful, perhaps acutely distressing, but it would not be unnatural.

later than; following

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

an expectation

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading It would be painful, perhaps acutely distressing, but it would not be unnatural.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

move gently or carefully

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

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

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

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

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

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

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

without logical or meaningful connection

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be painful, perhaps acutely distressing, but it would not be unnatural.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

a particular point in time

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

not any; not one

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It would be painful, perhaps acutely distressing, but it would not be unnatural.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading It would be painful, perhaps acutely distressing, but it would not be unnatural.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

by chance

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

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

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

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

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

a state of acute pain

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

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

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

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

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

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

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

not possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading It would be painful, perhaps acutely distressing, but it would not be unnatural.

inspiring fear

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

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

From this reading MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS There was something in the situation that was more than gruesome, something that was peculiarly unnerving.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Or perhaps, after realising his position, he would nerve himself to betray no unmanly weakness, and, in the words of the significant old phrase, "turning his face to the wall," endure in stoical silence to the end.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.

the words that are spoken

From this reading A sigh, a groan, might escape him, incoherent words follow, then broken but rational expressions of his suffering, and entreaties that something might be done to ease the pain.

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

From this reading In his anticipation of this moment as he had sat almost by the bedside, Hampden had conjectured that the dying man would perhaps lift a hand or move his head uneasily with the first instinct of returning consciousness.