Chapter I

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

From this reading She kept up a steady stream of admonitions.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

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From this reading The old man in the wheelchair had a blanket over his knees, in spite of July heat in Los Angeles.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

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

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The old man in the wheelchair had a blanket over his knees, in spite of July heat in Los Angeles.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

a prescribed selection of foods

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

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From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.

Experienced dreams during sleep.

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.

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

From this reading The old man in the wheelchair had a blanket over his knees, in spite of July heat in Los Angeles.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The old man in the wheelchair had a blanket over his knees, in spite of July heat in Los Angeles.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

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

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

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

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The old man in the wheelchair had a blanket over his knees, in spite of July heat in Los Angeles.

and nothing more

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading She kept up a steady stream of admonitions.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The old man in the wheelchair had a blanket over his knees, in spite of July heat in Los Angeles.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

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From this reading The old man in the wheelchair had a blanket over his knees, in spite of July heat in Los Angeles.

the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch

From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

corrugated edge of a coin

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

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

From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

above and across; more than

From this reading The old man in the wheelchair had a blanket over his knees, in spite of July heat in Los Angeles.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

a member of the military police in Britain

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She kept up a steady stream of admonitions.

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From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

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

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

in a clever manner

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The old man in the wheelchair had a blanket over his knees, in spite of July heat in Los Angeles.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

make steady

From this reading She kept up a steady stream of admonitions.

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From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading She kept up a steady stream of admonitions.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

carry out

From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

a special situation

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

up to a particular time

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

the present time or age

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

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

From this reading She kept up a steady stream of admonitions.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

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

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant

From this reading _One thing the old man was sure of--there were far fewer things in heaven and earth than were dreamt of in his philosophy--till today._ A redcap was pushing a wheelchair through the station, under a ceiling so lofty that the place seemed empty, though hundreds of people were milling around, preparing to board the early trains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Beside him walked a smartly dressed middle-aged woman, slimmed by diet and with her steel-gray hair looking as if she'd just stepped out of a beauty parlor.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, Papa," she was saying, "don't forget to take your medicine at lunchtime.