Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A SECRET INTERVIEW.

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The well-dressed and highly-perfumed servant who guards the door, admits him with a scrutinizing eye.

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

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

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

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

from appearances alone

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

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

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

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From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

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

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

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

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

plural of “drinker” — a person who drinks liquids

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

the organ of sight

From this reading The well-dressed and highly-perfumed servant who guards the door, admits him with a scrutinizing eye.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

brought together in one place

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The well-dressed and highly-perfumed servant who guards the door, admits him with a scrutinizing eye.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

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

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

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

From this reading The well-dressed and highly-perfumed servant who guards the door, admits him with a scrutinizing eye.

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

From this reading The well-dressed and highly-perfumed servant who guards the door, admits him with a scrutinizing eye.

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

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

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

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A SECRET INTERVIEW.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

plural of “mutter” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

plural of “sally” — witty remark

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading The well-dressed and highly-perfumed servant who guards the door, admits him with a scrutinizing eye.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading A SECRET INTERVIEW.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The well-dressed and highly-perfumed servant who guards the door, admits him with a scrutinizing eye.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

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

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

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

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

in or at that place or location

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

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

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

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

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

precisely as stated

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

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

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading The well-dressed and highly-perfumed servant who guards the door, admits him with a scrutinizing eye.

during the time that

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.

which person or people

From this reading The well-dressed and highly-perfumed servant who guards the door, admits him with a scrutinizing eye.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "He will not come to night," he mutters, as he pauses at the "Ladies' door," then turns and rings the bell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Heedless of the throng of drinkers gathered in the spacious bar-room, making the very air echo with their revelry, he pauses every few moments, watches intently up and then down Meeting street, now apparently contemplating the twinkling stars, then turning as if disappointed, and resuming his sallies.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading While the scene we have related in the foregoing chapter was being enacted, there might be seen pacing the great colonnade of the Charleston hotel, the tall figure of a man wrapped in a massive talma.