Chapter XXVI · An Apparition

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

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

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

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

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

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

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

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading “There’s nothing like it,” he asserted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

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

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

the capital and largest city of Idaho

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

cause to be bored

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading “I’ve tried everything when my nerves needed bracing.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

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

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

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

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “I’ve tried everything when my nerves needed bracing.”

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

set up or found

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

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

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

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

From this reading “There’s nothing like it,” he asserted.

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

From this reading “I’ve tried everything when my nerves needed bracing.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “There’s nothing like it,” he asserted.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “There’s nothing like it,” he asserted.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

attach to a support

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I’ve tried everything when my nerves needed bracing.”

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading “I’ve tried everything when my nerves needed bracing.”

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “There’s nothing like it,” he asserted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

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

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

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

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

keep away from others

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

walk heavily

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

make steady

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

caught or fixed

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

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

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

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

From this reading “There’s nothing like it,” he asserted.

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

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

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

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “I’ve tried everything when my nerves needed bracing.”

not held or filled or in use

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

on a floor above

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

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

From this reading Not a little to their satisfaction, they found that one of the card rooms upstairs was unoccupied.

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

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

at the time that

From this reading “I’ve tried everything when my nerves needed bracing.”

in or at the place that

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Mike and Duncan stuck to whisky, but Du Boise called for an absinthe frappé.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Not wishing to be seen at the bar by acquaintances, as they were beginning to feel that their faces bore the stamp of guilt, they made haste to mount the stairs to that little room where they could seclude themselves and order such drinks as they fancied might steady their shaken nerves.