Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

anew

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

(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 Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

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

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

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

From this reading And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

widely separated especially in space

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

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

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

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

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

a state at a particular time

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

intentionally conceived

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

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

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

physically weak

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

hold firmly

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

death of a person

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

only a very short time before

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

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

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

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From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

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

From this reading And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

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

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

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

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

immediately past

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

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 And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

above and across; more than

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

an amount of time

From this reading And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

go at a rack

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

except for; apart from

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

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

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

the environmental condition

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

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

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

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

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading In a semi-delirious condition he tossed and moaned the hours away, hardly aware of his own identity.

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

From this reading The next morning Helmsley was too ill to move from his bed, or to be conscious of his surroundings.

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

From this reading For weeks he lay helpless in the grasp of a fever which over and over again threatened to cut the last frail thread of his life asunder.

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

From this reading And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

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

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

at the time that

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.

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

From this reading And there followed a long period which to him was well-nigh a blank.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pain tortured every nerve and sinew in his body, and there were times of terrible collapse,--when he was conscious of nothing save an intense longing to sink into the grave and have done with all the sharp and cruel torment which kept him on the rack of existence.