used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
(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 He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in the lines and between them I read, as I said, a radiance of happiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
completely unclothed
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But in the lines and between them I read, as I said, a radiance of happiness.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the lines and between them I read, as I said, a radiance of happiness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
cannot
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From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
put or send forth
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
crypticadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪptɪk/
of an obscure nature
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
Francis
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From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
hill-side
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From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
and nothing more
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
the act of departing
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But in the lines and between them I read, as I said, a radiance of happiness.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
engage in
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
not any; not one
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading But in the lines and between them I read, as I said, a radiance of happiness.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But in the lines and between them I read, as I said, a radiance of happiness.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But in the lines and between them I read, as I said, a radiance of happiness.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
swarmsnounUS /swɔːrmz/
plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But in the lines and between them I read, as I said, a radiance of happiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
throttlesnounUS /ˈθrɑːtəlz/
plural of “throttle” — a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
precisely as stated
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
in or at the place that
From this reading The exterior facts of life cannot much contribute to that, for the place where he now is consists, so he tells me, entirely of bare hill-side, lined with shallow trenches, bullets and swarms of drowsy flies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knows, with a strength that throttles all qualms of the flesh, that does not, indeed, allow them to exist at all, the bright shining of the light invisible, that diffused illumination in which no shadow can be cast.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He hints in a cryptic manner his belief that he will not remain there very long, leaving me to make any conjecture I please.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * I have just had a long letter from Francis, a letter radiant with internal happiness.
