Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

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

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

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

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading He took off his boots.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

put or send forth

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

make a clank

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

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From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

at any time

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

the organ of sight

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

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

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

destroyed or killed

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

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

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

the force of workers available

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

not any; not one

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

not one, and not any

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

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

From this reading He took off his boots.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

with low volume

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

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

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took off his boots.

in the direction of

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

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

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then, carrying them in his hands, creeping as softly as a mouse in spite of his great size, and holding the scabbard of his sword tightly, so that no clank of it should arouse the sleepers below, he made his way towards where the light streamed forth from under the door.

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

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

which person or people

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

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

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading He began by doing what he had before thought of in the garret above, and would have done but for the fear of rusty nails or other things which might wound his feet.

English architect (1746-1813)

From this reading MARION WYATT As calmly as he had ever gone into battle, or--as he had told Laurent--had fought his way through the Duke of Holstein-Pleon's men at Entzheim, he prepared to find out who was the occupant of the room from under the door of which that ray of light emerged.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, as he went, he cast ever an eye over the balustrade towards those sleepers, and observed that none stirred.