Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

later than; following

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

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

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

a document containing the terms of surrender

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

the act of closing something

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

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

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

possessive form of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

pass by

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

divisible by two

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

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

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

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

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

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

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

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

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

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

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

unable to move or resist motion

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

extremely

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

immediately past

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

the middle of the day

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

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From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

lacking in energy or will

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

in the near future

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

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

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

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

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

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

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

plural of “stimulant” — any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

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

From this reading He was roused by two medical attendants, come prepared with stimulants to sustain him through the next occasion.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

at the time that

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE END OF THE OLD ORDER So far as Graham was able to judge, it was near midday when the white banner of the Council fell.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading After he had taken their drugs and bathed by their advice in cold water, he felt a rapid return of interest and energy, and was presently able and willing to accompany Ostrog through several miles (as it seemed) of passages, lifts, and slides to the closing scene of the White Council's rule.

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

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The continuous excitement of the last twelve hours had left him inordinately fatigued, even his curiosity was exhausted; for a space he sat inert and passive with open eyes, and for a space he slept.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But some hours had to elapse before it was possible to effect the formal capitulation, and so after he had spoken his "Word" he retired to his new apartments in the wind-vane offices.