Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

later than; following

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

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

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

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

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

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

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

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

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

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

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

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From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had been wakeful and restless during the night.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

set up or found

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

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From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

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

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

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

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

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

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

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

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

and nothing more

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

engage in

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

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

From this reading He had been wakeful and restless during the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

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

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

worried and uneasy

From this reading He had been wakeful and restless during the night.

(military) signal to wake up

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

remove body hair with a razor

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

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

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

in the near future

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

filled with or marked by tears

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

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

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

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

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading He had been wakeful and restless during the night.

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

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He had called for hot water soon after reveille, and gone into his dressing-room to shave.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Whether stricken by apoplexy, which was the first, or vertigo, which was the later, theory, Colonel Peleg Stone had been found lying bleeding and unconscious at the foot of the stairs, and almost at his parlor door, just after sick-call.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had arisen early, said his tearful and terrified wife, saying that matters of importance demanded his presence at the office before guard-mounting.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading That beautiful wintry Tuesday morning was as placid and serene as nature could make it, but Fort Scott was in a ferment.