Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

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

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

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

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

any thing at all

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

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

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

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

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

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

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

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

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

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

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

constricted in size

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

true confidential information

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

apart from; not including

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

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

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

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

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

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

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

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

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

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

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

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

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

absolutely essential

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

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

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading She wanted a priest."

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

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

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

do one's shopping

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

a vehicle used to push snow from roads

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

express in words

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

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

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

very small

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

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

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

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

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading "The mother--" and a necessary lie came to his lips--"became unconscious before she could tell me anything except that the baby had been baptized and called Helena.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading She wanted a priest."

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

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

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

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

at the time that

From this reading It was night when Barry Houston limped, muscles cramped and frost-numbed, into the little undertaking shop at Tollifer and deposited his tiny burden.

during the time that

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Nameless," he said with an effort, when the lengthy details of certification were asked.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Medaine Robinette had remained behind in the rough care of the snow crews, while he, revived by steaming coffee and hot food, had been brought down on a smaller snowplow, running constantly, and without extra power, between Tollifer and "the front", that the lines of communication be kept open.