Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

anew

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

(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 boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

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

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

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From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

in deplorable condition

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

any strong feeling

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading FORGIVEN TOO LATE.

death of a person

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

obtain from someone after their death

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading FORGIVEN TOO LATE.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

for more time

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

not any; not one

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

past form of “pine” — have a desire for something or someone who is not present

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

the act of closing something

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

a male human offspring

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

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

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading FORGIVEN TOO LATE.

plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress

From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.

a person who changes location

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

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

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

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

From this reading But the footsteps came and went, the doors were opened and shut again and again, and the traveller so waited, so hoped for did not return.

in or at the place that

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

which person or people

From this reading The boy--the brave bright son, who seemed to inherit all that was noblest and best in his father's nature--pined for his mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For a week of long days and longer nights there was no step sounded on the stair, no opening or shutting of a door in the old dilapidated house where he lay languishing on the brink of an open grave, that did not move Gustave Lenoble with a sudden emotion of hope.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The man endured a martyrdom worse than the agony of Damiens, the slow tortures of La Barre.