Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

Having no one else present.

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

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

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

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

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

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

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading C. MORBUS, ESQ.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

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From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

-ing form of “combat” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

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

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading C. MORBUS, ESQ.

divisible by two

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

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 ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

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

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

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

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

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

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

temporary living quarters

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

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

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

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

From this reading C. MORBUS, ESQ.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

expressing sorrow

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading SCOTT.

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

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

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

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

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

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

propel through the air

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

information about recent and important events

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

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

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

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

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

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

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’

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

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

during the time that

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading C. MORBUS, Esq. Such was the card that some wicked wag, one of Clarence’s fellow-clerks probably, left at his lodgings in the course of the epidemic which was beginning its ravages even while we were upon our pleasant journey—a shade indeed to throw out the light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In these days, the tidings of a visitation of cholera are heard with compassion for crowded towns, but without special alarm for ourselves or our friends, since its conditions and the mode of combating it have come to be fairly understood.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading ‘Forgot were hatred, wrongs, and fears, The plaintive voice alone she hears, Sees but the dying man.’