Chapter VII

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

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

(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 _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

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

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

placed in a grave

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

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

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

without doubt; certainly

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

granted exemption

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

set up or found

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

a man of refinement

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

in a hospitable manner

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

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

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

established beyond doubt

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

garment consisting of a long wide piece of woolen cloth worn over the shoulders with an opening for the head; part of a monastic habit

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

not often

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The snow, instead of earth, was his covering, and for a cross they found one in his bosom, with a scapulary, which proved that he was a knight of the order of Christ.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They then gave directions to have him buried in the best manner they could; his own garments served him for a shroud.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

not anticipated

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "This dream," said Auristella, "has excused the gentleman from relating to us the adventures of the latter part of his life, the events which led to so disastrous a termination, and to the prison of the barbarians, which must doubtless have been most curious and extraordinary."

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

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

From this reading _They reach another Island, and are hospitably received._ In haste Periander flew to help him, and found that he was indeed quite dead; at which all present were greatly astonished, as well as shocked, by so strange and unforeseen an event.

which person or people

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."

in the company of; together with

From this reading To this Antonio rejoined, "Seldom do misfortunes come single, sorrows keep one another company, but however great they may be, they cease with the life of him who suffers."