used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The noise seemed a sinister one to both of them, for they could not explain it.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The noise seemed a sinister one to both of them, for they could not explain it.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
Englishman's
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From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The noise seemed a sinister one to both of them, for they could not explain it.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The noise seemed a sinister one to both of them, for they could not explain it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
inarticulateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjələt/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
and nothing more
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The noise seemed a sinister one to both of them, for they could not explain it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The two young occupants of the Blue Chamber shuddered.
not divisible by two
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The noise seemed a sinister one to both of them, for they could not explain it.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps they had been waked up suddenly by it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
express in words
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The noise seemed a sinister one to both of them, for they could not explain it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading The two young occupants of the Blue Chamber shuddered.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The noise seemed a sinister one to both of them, for they could not explain it.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Perhaps they had been waked up suddenly by it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The noise seemed a sinister one to both of them, for they could not explain it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps they had been waked up suddenly by it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two young occupants of the Blue Chamber shuddered.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perhaps they had been waked up suddenly by it.
waked
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From this reading Perhaps they had been waked up suddenly by it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
at the time that
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will merely say that the candle which burned on the tireless mantelpiece of the Blue Chamber was more than half consumed when a strange sound issued from the Englishman's room, in which there had been silence until now; it was like the fall of a heavy body.
the words that are spoken
From this reading To this noise was added a kind of cracking, quite as odd, followed by a smothered cry and several inarticulate words like an oath.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The two young occupants of the Blue Chamber shuddered.
