Chapter V

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

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

containing or expressing accusation

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

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

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

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

From this reading Her mistress did not reply immediately, and she asked— "Are you asleep?"

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

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

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

From this reading Her mistress did not reply immediately, and she asked— "Are you asleep?"

in a state of sleep

From this reading Her mistress did not reply immediately, and she asked— "Are you asleep?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

any large and important church

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Her mistress did not reply immediately, and she asked— "Are you asleep?"

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

any strong feeling

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

at any time

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

the organ of sight

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632)

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

-ing form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

the act of departing

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

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

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

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

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

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

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Her mistress did not reply immediately, and she asked— "Are you asleep?"

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

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Time to take your medicine, my lady," she said in a sleepy voice.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading "Time to take your medicine, my lady," she said in a sleepy voice.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Her mistress did not reply immediately, and she asked— "Are you asleep?"

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

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her mistress did not reply immediately, and she asked— "Are you asleep?"

according to the clock

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Her mistress did not reply immediately, and she asked— "Are you asleep?"

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Time to take your medicine, my lady," she said in a sleepy voice.

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

From this reading "Time to take your medicine, my lady," she said in a sleepy voice.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading "Time to take your medicine, my lady," she said in a sleepy voice.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

carry out

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

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

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

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

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Time to take your medicine, my lady," she said in a sleepy voice.

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

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Am I really going to kill my mother—that too?" he thought.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Time to take your medicine, my lady," she said in a sleepy voice.

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

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

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

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was as far as ever from knowing what course he ought to take, but the light in his mother’s window, filtering through the lace curtains that were drawn across it, was like a tear-dimmed, accusing eye, and with a new emotion he was compelled to turn away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading *CHAPTER XXI* As two o’clock struck on the soft cathedral bell of a little clock by the side of her bed Fatimah rose with a yawn, switched on the electric light, and filled a small glass from a bottle on the mantel-piece.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Her mistress did not reply immediately, and she asked— "Are you asleep?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Time to take your medicine, my lady," she said in a sleepy voice.