Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

later than; following

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

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

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

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

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

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

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

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From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

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

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

for the reason that

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

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

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

divisible by two

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

assemble or get together

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

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

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

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

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

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

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

held dear

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

a particular point in time

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

not any; not one

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

and nothing more

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

covered with water

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

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

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

have in common

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

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

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

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

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

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

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

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

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

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

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading AUBREY stayed at the village public-house day after day, hoping for some sign or message.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

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

From this reading Was it only because of her grief that she took no notice?

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

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

at the time that

From this reading Surely it was the moment when all who loved her should gather round her, when she most wanted solace and support.

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

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

which person or people

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

belonging to which person

From this reading Terrible as that grief must be, and rigorous as evidently were the rules of the closed-up house, from which no one came forth, even for a mouthful of air, it did not seem to him that this was reason enough for putting him from her--he who was to share her life, and whose sympathy was so full and overflowing.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He wrote to Bee, this time by the post; but he had no better success.