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 --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

later than; following

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

(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 “Phil,” continued the father, “which of all the blood-hounds is the greatest and most remorseless villain?”

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

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Well,” said Phil, staggering back, “what's in the wind now?”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading “Phil,” continued the father, “which of all the blood-hounds is the greatest and most remorseless villain?”

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

without stop or interruption

From this reading “Phil,” continued the father, “which of all the blood-hounds is the greatest and most remorseless villain?”

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

highest in quality

From this reading “Phil,” continued the father, “which of all the blood-hounds is the greatest and most remorseless villain?”

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

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

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

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

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

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

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

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

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

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

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

From this reading “Phil,” continued the father, “which of all the blood-hounds is the greatest and most remorseless villain?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

the act of departing

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

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

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

a particular point in time

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Phil,” continued the father, “which of all the blood-hounds is the greatest and most remorseless villain?”

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

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

according to the clock

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

without mercy or pity

From this reading “Phil,” continued the father, “which of all the blood-hounds is the greatest and most remorseless villain?”

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As Phil was leaving the room, however, the father called after him:-- “Phil,” said he, “come here for a minute.”

only a very short time before

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

a male human offspring

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading “Well,” said Phil, staggering back, “what's in the wind now?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

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

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

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

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading “Phil,” continued the father, “which of all the blood-hounds is the greatest and most remorseless villain?”

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

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.

(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 “Well,” said Phil, staggering back, “what's in the wind now?”

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

From this reading “Well,” said Phil, staggering back, “what's in the wind now?”

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

From this reading “Phil,” continued the father, “which of all the blood-hounds is the greatest and most remorseless villain?”

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “Well,” said Phil, staggering back, “what's in the wind now?”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading --Dreams of a Broken Heart--The Christian Pastor at his Duty--Melancholy Meeting between a Mother and her Son--A Death-Bed that the Great might envy--Phil experiences a Specimen of the Pressure from without--Retribution--The Death of Valentine M'Clutchy.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It was now about seven o'clock in the evening; and up from the moment of Val's return, he had scarcely spoken half a dozen words.