Chapter XVII

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

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

later than; following

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

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

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

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

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

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From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

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From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

expected hopefully

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

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

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

have the idea for

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

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From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

divisible by two

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

set up or found

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

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

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

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

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

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

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

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

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

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

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

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

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

something that is lost

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

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From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

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

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

of an obscure nature

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

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

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

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

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

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

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

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

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

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

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As had been foretold, however, by Rougemont, his position did not cause him so much anxiety as before.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

a quantity of money

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.

required or under orders

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

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

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

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

From this reading At first, finding himself in a large and most luxuriantly-furnished chamber, he was at a loss to conceive how he came there, and it was some time before he could fully recall the mysterious events of the previous night.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

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

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

at the time that

From this reading EDITH TALBOT It was late when Auriol arose on the following morning.

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

From this reading After attiring himself, he descended to the lower apartments, in one of which a sumptuous breakfast awaited him; and having partaken of it, he took a complete survey of the house, and found it larger and more magnificent even than he had supposed it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He next supplied himself from the pocket-book with a certain sum, for which he fancied he might have occasion in the course of the day, and sallied forth.