Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading DAYS AND NIGHTS OF PAIN.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading Very little doubt was there, that his state of mind increased the danger of his state of body.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Very little doubt was there, that his state of mind increased the danger of his state of body.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DAYS AND NIGHTS OF PAIN.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading Fever and delirium struggled with life, which should get the mastery.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Very little doubt was there, that his state of mind increased the danger of his state of body.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Fever and delirium struggled with life, which should get the mastery.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

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

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Very little doubt was there, that his state of mind increased the danger of his state of body.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

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

From this reading Very little doubt was there, that his state of mind increased the danger of his state of body.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading Fever and delirium struggled with life, which should get the mastery.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Very little doubt was there, that his state of mind increased the danger of his state of body.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading DAYS AND NIGHTS OF PAIN.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAYS AND NIGHTS OF PAIN.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading DAYS AND NIGHTS OF PAIN.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Fever and delirium struggled with life, which should get the mastery.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Very little doubt was there, that his state of mind increased the danger of his state of body.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Fever and delirium struggled with life, which should get the mastery.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Very little doubt was there, that his state of mind increased the danger of his state of body.

Danish philologist (1846-1896)

From this reading In his darkened chamber at Deerham Court lay Lionel Verner.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very little doubt was there, that his state of mind increased the danger of his state of body.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

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

From this reading Whether it was a sun-stroke, or whether it was but the commencement of a fever, which had suddenly struck him down that day, certain it was, that a violent sickness attacked him, and he lay for many, many days--days and weeks as old Frost had called it--between life and death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fever and delirium struggled with life, which should get the mastery.