used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
how long something has existed
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MADHOUSE, AND ITS INMATES.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
CastilenounUS /ˌkæˈstaɪl/
a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
gotten under control
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
fanaticnounUS /fəˈnætɪk/
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
idiotsnounUS /ˈɪdiːəts/
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
INMATESnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading THE MADHOUSE, AND ITS INMATES.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MADHOUSE, AND ITS INMATES.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
MADHOUSEnounUS /ˈmædhaʊs/
pejorative terms for an insane asylum
From this reading THE MADHOUSE, AND ITS INMATES.
maniacsnounUS /ˈmeɪniæks/
plural of “maniac” — an insane person
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
the force of workers available
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
not in physical motion
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
express in words
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MADHOUSE, AND ITS INMATES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
which person or people
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The first whom you observe, and who appears so violent, is a political fanatic of Castile.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Well! now I will tell you what has turned their heads: we will go from room to room, but will begin with the men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see insanity in every form there;--men and women, laughing idiots and raging maniacs, locks grey with age, and cheeks which still retain their bloom.
Zambullo
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From this reading Zambullo surveyed, by turns, with much curiosity, the several rooms and the unfortunate creatures they contained; and while he was reflecting on the scene thus presented to his eyes, the Devil said to him: "There they are, my master!
