Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

expressing offensive reproach

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

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

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The guests were all gone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

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

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

with brightness

From this reading Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

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

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

the first light of day

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

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

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

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From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

usually; as a rule

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

with gloom

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The guests were all gone.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The guests were all gone.

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

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

praise vociferously

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

a greyish light (as at dawn or dusk or in dim interiors)

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

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

From this reading Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

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

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

and nothing more

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

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

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

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 Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

great merriment

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

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

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

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

From this reading Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

in a skimpy manner

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

having a supporting base

From this reading Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

the first light of day

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

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

From this reading Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

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

From this reading The guests were all gone.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

in an unpleasant manner

From this reading A cold breeze came through the open door, for the dawn was at hand, and just before sunrise, the air is generally unpleasantly cool in Egypt.

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 Knakias extinguished the colored lamps on the walls, and a dull, mysterious half-light took the place of their brilliant rays, falling scantily and gloomily on the piled-up plates and dishes, the remnants of the meal, and the seats and cushions, pushed out of their places by the retiring guests.

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

From this reading Rhodopis was left standing alone in the empty, brightly decorated (supper-room).

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

From this reading The guests were all gone.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Their departing mirth and joy had been smitten down by the drunkard's abusive words, like fresh young corn beneath a hail storm.