Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

(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 He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

not functioning properly

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

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

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

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

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

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

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

close interaction

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading But Count Hannibal's eye struck curiosity dumb.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading But Count Hannibal's eye struck curiosity dumb.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

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

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading But Count Hannibal's eye struck curiosity dumb.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

a movement into or inward

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

the organ of sight

From this reading But Count Hannibal's eye struck curiosity dumb.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

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

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

set up or found

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

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

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

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

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

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From this reading But Count Hannibal's eye struck curiosity dumb.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

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

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

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

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

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

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

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

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

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

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

the force of workers available

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

and nothing more

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

put a saddle on

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

made afraid

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But Count Hannibal's eye struck curiosity dumb.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

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

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

push forcefully

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

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

From this reading But that only the more roused the devil in the man; that, and the knowledge that he had his own headstrong act to thank for the position.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

a shaky motion

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

a violent disturbance

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

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

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

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

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

at the time that

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

in or at the place that

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

which person or people

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading When he cried from his saddle, "Bring me the landlord!" the trembling man was found, and brought, and thrust forward almost without a word.

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

From this reading On any other entering as he had entered, they would have hailed questions; they would have asked what was amiss, and if the city were rising, and where were Bigot and his men.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading He looked on the panic-stricken people who, scared by the turmoil without, had come together in the courtyard, wringing their hands and chattering; and his face was so dark and forbidding that fear of him took the place of all other fear, and the nearest shrank from contact with him.