Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

later than; following

From this reading "He would come in," explained Glück, after a glance at his master's countenance.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

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

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

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

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "He would come in," explained Glück, after a glance at his master's countenance.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading "He would come in," explained Glück, after a glance at his master's countenance.

placed crosswise

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

fill with distaste

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "He lied; he said Your Highness was expecting him.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "He would come in," explained Glück, after a glance at his master's countenance.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "He would come in," explained Glück, after a glance at his master's countenance.

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

From this reading "He would come in," explained Glück, after a glance at his master's countenance.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

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

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading "He lied; he said Your Highness was expecting him.

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

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

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

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

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

From this reading Shall I throw him out?"

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

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

lacking determination or decisiveness

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading "He lied; he said Your Highness was expecting him.

superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

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

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "He would come in," explained Glück, after a glance at his master's countenance.

according to the clock

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

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

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He lied; he said Your Highness was expecting him.

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

From this reading Shall I throw him out?"

for a short time

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

term of address for a man

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

platform at the top of a staircase

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

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

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

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

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

propel through the air

From this reading Shall I throw him out?"

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

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

in the direction of

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

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

From this reading Pride has a fall Shortly before six o'clock that evening, the door of Lord Vernon's apartment opened, and the Prince of Markeld appeared on the threshold, bowed out in the politest manner possible by Blake, Collins, and Sir John.

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

From this reading "He lied; he said Your Highness was expecting him.

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

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

at the time that

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

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

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He crossed the corridor, paused irresolutely at the stairhead, then went on toward his own rooms, his head bent, his face expressing the liveliest dissatisfaction: an expression which deepened to disgust when, on opening his door, he perceived Tellier awaiting him within.

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

From this reading "He would come in," explained Glück, after a glance at his master's countenance.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "He lied; he said Your Highness was expecting him.