Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

(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 We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

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

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

cause to be bored

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

a brother by marriage

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

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

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

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

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

in another and different manner

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

divisible by two

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

set up or found

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

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

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

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

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

someone unfortunate without housing

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

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

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

be the source of pain

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

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

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

a particular point in time

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

and nothing more

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

under normal conditions

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

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

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

(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 My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

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

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

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

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

which person or people

From this reading My brother-in-law, the forester, a man who ordinarily bore himself well, seemed entirely broken down.

belonging to which person

From this reading We of the mountains had heard the cannonading; but how differently had it affected those of the neighborhood, whose homes and whose all were at stake.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wherever I went, I found every one feeling restless and homeless, like the swallows that flew about, settling here and there; but only for a moment, for their nests had been destroyed, along with the houses and towers and fortifications.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading We could see the destruction that had been wrought on the houses, but not that which had wasted the nerves of the people.

an affirmative

From this reading Every one I met had a puzzled look: the alarm and fear caused by the incredible disasters that had overwhelmed them, had dazed them, and they seemed hurt by friendly greetings--yes, even by offers of assistance.