Chapter III · Chapter 3

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

anew

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

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

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

on or to one side

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

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From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

slightly wet

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

remove the dust from

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

any strong feeling

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

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

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

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

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

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

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

made of or resembling flakes

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

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

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

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

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

expressing sorrow

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

according to the clock

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

on one occasion

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

above and across; more than

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

coated with paint

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

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From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

in the near future

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

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

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

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From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

not mixed with extraneous elements

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

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

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

precisely as stated

From this reading There is something mystical about those painted ghosts of ourselves, that survive our very dust!

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was then about nine o'clock in the evening; the air of the room felt damp and chill, and the light but faintly struggled against the mournful gloom of the dark book-lined walls and sombre tapestry.

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

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

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

From this reading Amidst blank and welcomeless faces, Maltravers passed into his study: and as soon as the logs burned and the bustle was over, and he was left alone, he took up the light and passed into the adjoining library.

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

From this reading THE weary hours steal on And flaky darkness breaks.--_Richard III._ ONCE more, suddenly and unlooked for, the lord of Burleigh appeared at the gates of his deserted hall! and again the old housekeeper and her satellites were thrown into dismay and consternation.

belonging to which person

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He placed the candle on the table, and drawing aside the curtain that veiled the portrait, gazed with deep emotion, not unmixed with awe, upon the beautiful face whose eyes seemed fixed upon him with mournful sweetness.