Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A VISIONARY.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

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

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

travel up

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

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From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

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From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

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From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

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

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

a social unit living together

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. NATHUSIUS.

an engineering university in Cambridge

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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From this reading M. NATHUSIUS.

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

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

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible

From this reading A VISIONARY.

the quality of being facile in speech and writing

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

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

From this reading "Wenn der Lenzerwacht, und wenn Liebesmacht Dich gefesselt hält mit Leide, Wandle nicht allein, Nachts im Mondenschein, Durch die grüne, grüne Haide."

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

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

at the time that

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading He was aware that faces peered from half-open doors and whispered remarks went round as he came out into the hall with the landlady, and when he began to ascend the stairs in her wake, the household ventured forth and watched his progress with admiration and awe.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Joyce ushered her guest up the wide staircase with due ceremony and volubility.