Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

anew

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

(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 I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

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

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

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

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

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

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

for a short time

From this reading Just then Soranho came to see me, and we sat awhile talking together.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

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

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

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

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

dearly loved

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

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

From this reading Just then Soranho came to see me, and we sat awhile talking together.

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

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

dearly loved

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

-ing form of “endanger” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

bringing death

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

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

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

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

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

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

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

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

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

and nothing more

From this reading Just then Soranho came to see me, and we sat awhile talking together.

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

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

plural of “martian” — imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

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

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

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From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

plural of “microbe” — a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

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

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

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

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

above and across; more than

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

the act of departing politely

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

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

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

in the near future

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

with low volume

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Just then Soranho came to see me, and we sat awhile talking together.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Just then Soranho came to see me, and we sat awhile talking together.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

a male human offspring

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

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

From this reading Just then Soranho came to see me, and we sat awhile talking together.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

carry out

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Just then Soranho came to see me, and we sat awhile talking together.

of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

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

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just then Soranho came to see me, and we sat awhile talking together.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

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

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Just then Soranho came to see me, and we sat awhile talking together.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

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

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

at the time that

From this reading A FAREWELL BANQUET AND A PAINFUL PARTING The time was nigh at hand when we must think about our arrangements for returning to the earth, and, as it drew nearer and nearer, I became much troubled.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

which person or people

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Pondering over the matter, I wondered whether the Martians would allow me to stay with them and end my days on Mars with my beloved son.

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

From this reading I felt that it would be endangering Merna's dear life to take him to England, for our terrestrial microbes would probably prove fatal to a Martian, so it was impossible to suggest it to him; at the same time I felt that I could not again part with my newly-found son, who was now all in all to me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Presently he said, quietly, "Mr. Poynders, you would I know desire to stay here with your son, but are doubtful about mentioning the matter to me.