Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

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From this reading Ah, what sting lay in that thought!--what fresh sting lay there!

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

From this reading As for his father, he had not tasted death; he had not seen it; his death was but a word; and the grave was not deep.

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

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

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

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading As for his father, he had not tasted death; he had not seen it; his death was but a word; and the grave was not deep.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

divisible by two

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As for his father, he had not tasted death; he had not seen it; his death was but a word; and the grave was not deep.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for his father, he had not tasted death; he had not seen it; his death was but a word; and the grave was not deep.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Ah, what sting lay in that thought!--what fresh sting lay there!

death of a person

From this reading As for his father, he had not tasted death; he had not seen it; his death was but a word; and the grave was not deep.

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

From this reading As for his father, he had not tasted death; he had not seen it; his death was but a word; and the grave was not deep.

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

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

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

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

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

From this reading Ah, what sting lay in that thought!--what fresh sting lay there!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

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

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

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

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

not any; not one

From this reading No, the grave was not deep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

an event that happens

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

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

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As for his father, he had not tasted death; he had not seen it; his death was but a word; and the grave was not deep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

From this reading Ah, what sting lay in that thought!--what fresh sting lay there!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading As for his father, he had not tasted death; he had not seen it; his death was but a word; and the grave was not deep.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

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

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

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

From this reading Ah, what sting lay in that thought!--what fresh sting lay there!

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

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

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

From this reading To such a man as he was, death itself was not so terrible but that many passions could conquer the fear of it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ah, what sting lay in that thought!--what fresh sting lay there!

at the time that

From this reading When Ralph retired to his own room on the night of his father's death there lay a heavier burden at his heart than even that dread occurrence could lodge there.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading As for his father, he had not tasted death; he had not seen it; his death was but a word; and the grave was not deep.