Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

the state of being absent

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

later than; following

From this reading Blanched and haggard faces and heavy eyes also told of sleepless anxiety before and after the fire.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

in addition

From this reading Blanched and haggard faces and heavy eyes also told of sleepless anxiety before and after the fire.

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

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

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

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Blanched and haggard faces and heavy eyes also told of sleepless anxiety before and after the fire.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

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

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

covered or wrapped with a bandage

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

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

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading Blanched and haggard faces and heavy eyes also told of sleepless anxiety before and after the fire.

cause to be bored

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

confined by bonds

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

plural of “cloth” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Blanched and haggard faces and heavy eyes also told of sleepless anxiety before and after the fire.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Blanched and haggard faces and heavy eyes also told of sleepless anxiety before and after the fire.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

set up or found

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

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

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Blanched and haggard faces and heavy eyes also told of sleepless anxiety before and after the fire.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Blanched and haggard faces and heavy eyes also told of sleepless anxiety before and after the fire.

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

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

harmed

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

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 The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

the force of workers available

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

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

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

go across or through

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

marked by harshly abusive criticism

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading Blanched and haggard faces and heavy eyes also told of sleepless anxiety before and after the fire.

plural of “sling” — a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

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

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

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

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

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

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

having no precedent; novel

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.

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

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

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

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

at the time that

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

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

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

which person or people

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Some of those who had been so injured as to be unable to appear on the streets, were propped in easy chairs at the open windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

women as distinguished from men

From this reading Not to see womankind after such an unprecedented absence, was a deprivation not to be endured.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The street through which the women were to pass was, we found when we reached it, already thickly lined with men, many of whom bore marks of their fearful struggle with fire of the night before.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Arms and hands bound up in slings, and foreheads bandaged with cloths, told of the scathing wounds that had been received in the fiery conflict.