Chapter X

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

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

in the past

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

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

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

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

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

terminate

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

plural of “crucifix” — representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

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

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

in or to another place

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

at any time

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Old Father Mark, the priest, was permitted rather than welcomed in the house.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

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

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

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

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

a very small distance or space

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

easy to reach

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

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

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

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

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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 Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Old Father Mark, the priest, was permitted rather than welcomed in the house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

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

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

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

From this reading Old Father Mark, the priest, was permitted rather than welcomed in the house.

on one occasion

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

and nothing more

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Old Father Mark, the priest, was permitted rather than welcomed in the house.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Old Father Mark, the priest, was permitted rather than welcomed in the house.

on the contrary

From this reading Old Father Mark, the priest, was permitted rather than welcomed in the house.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

the act of turning aside suddenly

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Old Father Mark, the priest, was permitted rather than welcomed in the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Old Father Mark, the priest, was permitted rather than welcomed in the house.

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

From this reading Elsewhere, the many rooms which opened off from the cloisters and the silent corridors were so many tents for soldiers--barrack-like dens, in which the only furniture was a bed, and the only adornment a crucifix.

at the time that

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

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

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

during the time that

From this reading He had been a servant of the Count’s father; and while he would not swerve a hair’s-breadth from the formularies of his office, he did many a good deed among the poor of Jajce, and had once converted a Turk--a fact upon which he relied for a comfortable seat in Paradise.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There were periodical days when Count Paul would break these crucifixes with the flat of his sword or any weapon that came handy--for he was ever a man of a violent temper, and he had a religion that he kept to himself.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.

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

From this reading THE WHITE ROOM “The white room, excellency, was, until a year ago, the only chamber in the house of Paul Zaloski which was set apart for the entertainment of women.