Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

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

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

a state or condition markedly different from the norm

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

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

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

the trait of extreme cruelty

From this reading But Brant cut him off with curt brutality:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

permission to do something

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

designed to promote discipline

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading But Brant cut him off with curt brutality:

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading But Brant cut him off with curt brutality:

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

a quick look

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

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

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

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

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

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

From this reading But Brant cut him off with curt brutality:

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

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

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

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

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

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Let up on that.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

according to the clock

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

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

From this reading But Brant cut him off with curt brutality:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

above and across; more than

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

past form of “phrase” — put into words or an expression

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

hold back to a later time

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

that is looked for

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Let up on that.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One of the results of this glimpse into the deeper depths of the pit he had so narrowly escaped was a fresh stirring of the pool of gratitude, and at the home-going he sought to put his debt to Brant into fitting terms of speech.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

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

From this reading “Let up on that.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

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

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

at the time that

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

belonging to which person

From this reading The midnight wanderings in the realm of Abaddon were a wholesome corrective for the chief clerk, whose late aberration lay heavy on his self-respect; but, as he himself phrased it to Brant, he knew when he had enough.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

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

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Brant cut him off with curt brutality:

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “WHOSO DIGGETH A PIT SHALL FALL THEREIN” IT was between two and three o’clock in the morning before Brant would consent, at Antrim’s solicitation, to give over, or at least to postpone, the search for William Langford.