Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading He smiled often; he laughed readily, like a boy.

in the past

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

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

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

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

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

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

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

a youthful male person

From this reading He smiled often; he laughed readily, like a boy.

in a cheerfully buoyant manner

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

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

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

the act of grasping

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

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

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

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

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

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

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

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

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

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

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

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

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

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

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading He smiled often; he laughed readily, like a boy.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He smiled often; he laughed readily, like a boy.

small in range or scope

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

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

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

for more time

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

not any; not one

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He smiled often; he laughed readily, like a boy.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

without much difficulty

From this reading He smiled often; he laughed readily, like a boy.

recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He smiled often; he laughed readily, like a boy.

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

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

not in physical motion

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

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

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

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

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

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

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

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

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

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

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

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

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

at the time that

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

which person or people

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was the twentieth day of September by the calendar--ten days before the first of October as every man, woman, and child in the Valley measured time.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Mr. Crawford was quiet, saying few words, but the little lines of care had gone from the corners of eyes and mouth.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Conniston came and went superintending every part of the work, and, although he was still the gaunt, tired man he had been two weeks ago, he was no longer tight-lipped and somber-eyed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Argyl, her clean, healthy, resilient young body and spirit having shaken off the effects of the clutch of the desert, was the same Argyl who had raced for the Overland Limited that day when Conniston had first seen her; her laugh was as spontaneous as his, sparkling and free and buoyantly youthful.