Chapter X

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

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

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

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

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

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

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From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Rumor said that the man overworked his brain and nerves, and that, at last, the brain was working no more and the nerves strained to breaking-point.

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From this reading Rumor said that the man overworked his brain and nerves, and that, at last, the brain was working no more and the nerves strained to breaking-point.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

the first light of day

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

an established custom

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

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

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

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

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

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

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

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

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

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

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

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

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

immediately past

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

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

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

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 Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Rumor said that the man overworked his brain and nerves, and that, at last, the brain was working no more and the nerves strained to breaking-point.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Rumor said that the man overworked his brain and nerves, and that, at last, the brain was working no more and the nerves strained to breaking-point.

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

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

not any; not one

From this reading Rumor said that the man overworked his brain and nerves, and that, at last, the brain was working no more and the nerves strained to breaking-point.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

past form of “overwork” — use too much

From this reading Rumor said that the man overworked his brain and nerves, and that, at last, the brain was working no more and the nerves strained to breaking-point.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

in a wise manner

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

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

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Rumor said that the man overworked his brain and nerves, and that, at last, the brain was working no more and the nerves strained to breaking-point.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

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

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

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

From this reading Rumor said that the man overworked his brain and nerves, and that, at last, the brain was working no more and the nerves strained to breaking-point.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

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

From this reading Rumor said that the man overworked his brain and nerves, and that, at last, the brain was working no more and the nerves strained to breaking-point.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Rumor said that the sick man had always been a glutton, and that now, at last, his digestion had given way.

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

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Rumor whispered of a projected sea-voyage and a change of scene to Biskra or the Riviera, and rumor sagely shook its many heads.

which person or people

From this reading The luxurious house in which the sick man lived among the best things that his money had bought him, and from which he used to dart out each morning to his office in the maze, was closed to the reporters and to most of the acquaintances who called there.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Rumor said that he had been in the habit of rising early and working late, in the dawn and through the night, planning the crowded actions of the too brief business day; and rumor added that the price of these exertions must, at last, be paid.