Chapter XI

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

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

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

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

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading He put his hand to his waist, belt and bag were gone.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

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

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

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

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He put his hand to his waist, belt and bag were gone.

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

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He put his hand to his waist, belt and bag were gone.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

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

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

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

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

and nothing more

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

staying power

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

according to the clock

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He put his hand to his waist, belt and bag were gone.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

liquor distilled from fermented molasses

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

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

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

not in physical motion

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

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

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading He remembered the conversation of Sagesse, he remembered taking the belt from his waist and flinging it and the pouch of money on the table, but beyond that point he remembered nothing.

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

From this reading The taste of the rum was still in his mouth, and at a stroke, and almost at the return of consciousness, the doings of the past night rose before him—up to a certain point.

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

From this reading He put his hand to his waist, belt and bag were gone.

at the time that

From this reading He put his legs out of the bunk, and was just in the act of getting on his feet when his hand rested on something hard, it was the pouch.

in or at the place that

From this reading LA BELLE ARLÉSIENNE At about six o’clock the next morning Gaspard awoke from sleep, half stifled by the close air of the little cabin where Sagesse had placed him.