Chapter X

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

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

(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 “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

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

From this reading SHADOW AND SUNSHINE.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

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

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading He attempted to raise himself, but motion was torture.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He attempted to raise himself, but motion was torture.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

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

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

traveling across

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

command with authority

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

hold firmly

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

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

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

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

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

a highway

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

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

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

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

From this reading He attempted to raise himself, but motion was torture.

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

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

provoking horror

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

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

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

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

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading He attempted to raise himself, but motion was torture.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

not any; not one

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

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

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

a course of conduct

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading He attempted to raise himself, but motion was torture.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading SHADOW AND SUNSHINE.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

the rays of the sun

From this reading SHADOW AND SUNSHINE.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

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

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

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

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

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

From this reading He attempted to raise himself, but motion was torture.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading He attempted to raise himself, but motion was torture.

not noticed

From this reading He called out, but no one answered to his cry; he had been crossing the fields by a shorter path than the highroad, and therefore was not in the direct line of any thoroughfare, and might lie there for hours unnoticed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

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

From this reading “Now at the end of this valley was another, called the Valley of the Shadow of Death.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “Oh! this is fearful! this is more terrible than all!” muttered Mark, as he regained slowly the consciousness that he had half lost.

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

From this reading Mark felt as though the Shadow of Death were upon him; his mind was too confused and dizzy for prayer; it seemed to grasp nothing but the consciousness that something horrible had occurred.