Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

later than; following

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

(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 I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

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

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

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

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

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

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

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

From this reading Search what way I might, I could find nothing to relieve our plight.

experiencing delirium

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

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

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

divisible by two

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Search what way I might, I could find nothing to relieve our plight.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

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

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

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

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

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

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

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

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

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

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

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

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

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 I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

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

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

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

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

not any; not one

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Search what way I might, I could find nothing to relieve our plight.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Search what way I might, I could find nothing to relieve our plight.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

by chance

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

-ing form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Search what way I might, I could find nothing to relieve our plight.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Search what way I might, I could find nothing to relieve our plight.

free from harm or evil

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Search what way I might, I could find nothing to relieve our plight.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

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

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

not in physical motion

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

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

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

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

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

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

From this reading IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH To the delirious or the perishing man, time has no measuring.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.

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

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

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

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Search what way I might, I could find nothing to relieve our plight.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I do not know how we spent the night, or how long it was.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Search what way I might, I could find nothing to relieve our plight.

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

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some time it became morning, if morning might be called this gray and cheerless lifting of the gloom, revealing to us the sodden landscape, overcast with still drizzling skies which blotted out each ray of sunlight.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I knew that Auberry would before this time have gone back to follow our trail, perhaps starting after us even before night had approached; but now the rain had blotted out all manner of trails, so rescue from that source was not to be expected.