Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

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

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

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

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

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

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

past form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading The spinners crowded on the grassy triangle under the sycamore tree and debated their future.

command with authority

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

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

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

past form of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

a boy or man

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The spinners crowded on the grassy triangle under the sycamore tree and debated their future.

abounding in grass

From this reading The spinners crowded on the grassy triangle under the sycamore tree and debated their future.

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

harmed

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

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

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

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

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

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

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

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 A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

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

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

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

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The spinners crowded on the grassy triangle under the sycamore tree and debated their future.

on one occasion

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

someone who looks on

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

and nothing more

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

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

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

an event that repeats

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading To an onlooker the scene might have appeared a repetition in almost every particular of Henry Ironsyde's obsequies.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

plural of “spinner” — someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)

From this reading The spinners crowded on the grassy triangle under the sycamore tree and debated their future.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree

From this reading The spinners crowded on the grassy triangle under the sycamore tree and debated their future.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The spinners crowded on the grassy triangle under the sycamore tree and debated their future.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

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

From this reading Daniel Ironsyde had only lived long enough to direct the telegram to his home.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The spinners crowded on the grassy triangle under the sycamore tree and debated their future.

a three-sided polygon

From this reading The spinners crowded on the grassy triangle under the sycamore tree and debated their future.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

an energetic style

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

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

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Three days later Raymond returned with the body, and once more Bridetown crowded to its windows and open spaces, to see the funeral of another master of the Mill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading A LETTER FOR SABINA A human machine, under stress of personal tribulation and lowered vitality, had erred in a signal box five miles from York, with the result that several of his fellow creatures were killed and many injured.