Chapter V

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

anew

From this reading Then he grew calmer and began to reflect again.

(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 As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

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

From this reading Then he grew calmer and began to reflect again.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then he grew calmer and began to reflect again.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading Then he grew calmer and began to reflect again.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

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

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading The moaning of the wind outside mingled with his earliest memories, faint and indistinct.

having a specified kind of border or edge

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

divisible by two

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The moaning of the wind outside mingled with his earliest memories, faint and indistinct.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Then he grew calmer and began to reflect again.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

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

From this reading Then he grew calmer and began to reflect again.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

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

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

From this reading The moaning of the wind outside mingled with his earliest memories, faint and indistinct.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The moaning of the wind outside mingled with his earliest memories, faint and indistinct.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The moaning of the wind outside mingled with his earliest memories, faint and indistinct.

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

From this reading The moaning of the wind outside mingled with his earliest memories, faint and indistinct.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The moaning of the wind outside mingled with his earliest memories, faint and indistinct.

above and across; more than

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

by chance

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

manifest or bring back

From this reading Then he grew calmer and began to reflect again.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he grew calmer and began to reflect again.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

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

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

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

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

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

From this reading Then he grew calmer and began to reflect again.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The top of the wall was edged with pieces of glass as sharp as knives, but this did not prevent the boys from scrambling up to look over, even though they cut their hands.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

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

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

in or at the place that

From this reading He saw himself in a courtyard, where, he did not know, but perhaps the courtyard of the house where his mother was a servant, and he was climbing on the wall with other boys.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The moaning of the wind outside mingled with his earliest memories, faint and indistinct.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The moaning of the wind outside mingled with his earliest memories, faint and indistinct.

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

From this reading As a sick man is relieved to know at least the nature of his malady, so Paul would have been relieved to know at least why all these things had befallen him, and like his mother, he went over all the story of his past life.