Chapter XLII · Chapter 42

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

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

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Show him in," said Ibarra without looking around.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)

From this reading Elias entered and remained standing in silence.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

set up or found

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

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

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

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

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Show him in," said Ibarra without looking around.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

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

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

plural of “mixture” — (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Elias entered and remained standing in silence.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Show him in," said Ibarra without looking around.

established irrevocably

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Show him in," said Ibarra without looking around.

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

From this reading Elias entered and remained standing in silence.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

having a supporting base

From this reading Elias entered and remained standing in silence.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

not in physical motion

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Day found him still making mixtures and combinations, to the action of which he subjected pieces of bamboo and other substances, placing them afterwards in numbered and sealed jars.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

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

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.

which person or people

From this reading A servant entered to announce the arrival of a man who had the appearance of being from the country.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Show him in," said Ibarra without looking around.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Two Visits Ibarra was in such a state of mind that he found it impossible to sleep, so to distract his attention from the sad thoughts which are so exaggerated during the night-hours he set to work in his lonely cabinet.