Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

anew

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

(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 Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

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

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

demanding attention

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading It is he or his ghost!"

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

only a very short time before

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

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

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading It is he or his ghost!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is he or his ghost!"

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

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

a boy or man

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

immediately past

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

go away from a place

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

for more time

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

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

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is he or his ghost!"

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

above and across; more than

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

win a victory over

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

done under pressure

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

Identical; not different.

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

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

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

becoming stronger

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

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

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

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

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He had hardly made the startled lad understand that life, not death, had thus overcome him, when the door flew open, and in rushed Rosamond, crying, "Julius, Julius, come!

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

at the time that

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

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

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Julius had not ventured to leave the sick-room that whole day, and when at last he went home and sank into the chair opposite Terry, for the first time through all these weeks of trouble and tension, he burst into a flood of tears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Those were the words with which Herbert Bowater looked into his Rector's face on awaking in the evening of that same December day from one of a series of sleeps, each sweeter and longer than the last, and which had borne him over the dreaded hours, without fever, and with strengthening pulse.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Silver Hair And how should I your true love know From another man?--Friar of Orders Gray "Please God, I can try again."