Chapter XV

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

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

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

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

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

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

a youthful male person

From this reading "Stands the wind there, boy?

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

(of weather or climate) physically mild

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

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

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading JERNINGHAM SEES THE WAY TO HIS DESIRE.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

the capital of the province of Alberta

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

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

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

a man of refinement

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

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

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

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

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

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

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

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

From this reading JERNINGHAM SEES THE WAY TO HIS DESIRE.

past form of “house” — contain or cover

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

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

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

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

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

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

From this reading JERNINGHAM SEES THE WAY TO HIS DESIRE.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

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

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

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

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading JERNINGHAM SEES THE WAY TO HIS DESIRE.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

transport commercially

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

term of address for a man

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading "Stands the wind there, boy?

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

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

From this reading JERNINGHAM SEES THE WAY TO HIS DESIRE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Stands the wind there, boy?

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

From this reading JERNINGHAM SEES THE WAY TO HIS DESIRE.

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

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading JERNINGHAM SEES THE WAY TO HIS DESIRE.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Keep them in that key, The wench is ours before to-morrow day."

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

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

at the time that

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

in or at the place that

From this reading --_The Merry Devil of Edmonton._ Master Jerningham, upon setting Gregory to dog the steps of Ravenshaw, had made all haste from the Temple Church to Deptford, where he passed the afternoon in busy superintendence, and where he lay that night.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

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

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "Stands the wind there, boy?

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But whether at work, or in the vain attitude of sleep, he housed a furnace within him, the signs of which about his haggard eyes were terrible to see, to the experienced observation of Sir Clement Ermsby when that gentleman greeted him upon the deck of the anchored ship in the morning.