Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

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

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

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

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

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

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

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From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading BROTHER DINO.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

rid of obstructions

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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From this reading BROTHER DINO.

a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

not still wet

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

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

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

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

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

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

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

go away from a place

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

not any; not one

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

and nothing more

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He wished only to leave old associations behind him--to forget, and, if possible to be forgotten.

only a very short time before

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

have in common

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

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

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

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

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

in the direction of

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

precisely as stated

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

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

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was thoroughly out of health, as well as out of spirits; he had been over-working himself in London, and was scarcely out of the doctor's hands before he went to Scotland; then the shock of his brother's death and the harshness of his mother toward him had contributed their share to the utter disorganisation of his faculties.

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

From this reading He was conscious of a curious lack of interest in life; it seemed to him as though the very springs of his being were dried up at their source.

at the time that

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading When Brian Luttrell left England he had no very clear idea of the places that he meant to visit, or the things that he wished to do.