Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

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From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

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

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

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

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

exhale hard

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

the two together, not just one

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

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

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

made dim or less bright

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

a long fixed look

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

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

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

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

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

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

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

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

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

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

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

something that is lost

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

the head of a city government

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

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

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

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

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

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

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

without a sound

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

on one occasion

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

and nothing more

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

vulgar or irreverent speech or action

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

except for; apart from

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

cut with a saw

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

doomed to extinction

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

having a sunken area

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

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

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

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

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

male cat

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

a shaky motion

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

plural of “wall” — 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 There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

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

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The blow was too heavy to be talked of--too heavy for them to think of what should next be done.

at the time that

From this reading There had been little talk during the crawling hours, save when the Mayor had dropped in near midnight and set walls and furniture trembling with his deep chest-notes of profanity.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Even Tom, awed by the overwhelming disaster, moved noiselessly about and spoke only a few whispered monosyllables.

belonging to which person

From this reading Once, however, David, whose personal loss was almost forgotten in his sympathy for Rogers, had spoken of the future.

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 HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HELEN CHAMBERS GETS A NEW VIEW OF HER FATHER The morning light that sunk down the deep air-shaft and directed its dimmed gaze through the window, saw Rogers lying dressed on the couch and David sitting with sunken head at the window, a sleepless night on both their faces.