used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
(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 Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
brought into existence
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
Bucholz
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From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
consolesnounUS /kənˈsoʊlz/
plural of “console” — a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
the act of discovering something
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
DistressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
assemble or get together
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
gildverbUS /ɡɪld/
decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
glossedverbUS /ɡlɔːst/
past form of “gloss” — give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
How
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From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
of great significance or value
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
and nothing more
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
lurkverbUS /lɜːrk/
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
MurderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
sablenounUS /ˈseɪbəl/
an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
SleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
slumbers
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From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
Sommers
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From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
specters
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From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not a very gratifying spectacle certainly, nor one ordinarily calculated to give occasion for many incidents of a pleasurable character, or for those glossed with the tints of romance or gallantry.
visitants
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From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
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 How many untouched pillows there are as the sable folds of night gather around the dreary walls of the prison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bucholz passed a sleepless night after the conversation just had with his companion, Edward Sommers; the buoyancy of his hopes was shaken, and between the fitful, restless slumbers, dark dreaming and frowning visitants came to him in all the forbidding presence of accusing spirits.
look attentively
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
in or at the place that
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How many aching hearts and weary brains are waiting and watching for the dawning of the day--the coming of the bright rays of the morning, which shall dispel the gloom and despair of their narrow chamber, and gild with golden beauty the darkened corners where, in the solemn hours of the night, lurk the grim specters that were born of their remorse or their fears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Bucholz passes a Sleepless Night._--_An Important Discovery._--_The Finding of the Watch of the Murdered Man._--_Edward Sommers consoles the Distressed Prisoner._ Our narrative must necessarily deal somewhat largely with the interior arrangements and experiences of a prison.
