Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The bustle of the arrival was over.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

plural of “bronze” — an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading The bustle of the arrival was over.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

put on clothes

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And in the shadow at the far end rose the great Nikê.

ludicrously odd

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And in the shadow at the far end rose the great Nikê.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading And in the shadow at the far end rose the great Nikê.

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

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

(Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

in a softened tone

From this reading In the shaded library there were only hushed voices and movements.

wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading In the shaded library there were only hushed voices and movements.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

a room where books are kept

From this reading In the shaded library there were only hushed voices and movements.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In the shaded library there were only hushed voices and movements.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

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

From this reading And in the shadow at the far end rose the great Nikê.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bustle of the arrival was over.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

and nothing more

From this reading In the shaded library there were only hushed voices and movements.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

above and across; more than

From this reading The bustle of the arrival was over.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading And in the shadow at the far end rose the great Nikê.

cut with a saw

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading In the shaded library there were only hushed voices and movements.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading And in the shadow at the far end rose the great Nikê.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

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

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading The bustle of the arrival was over.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the shaded library there were only hushed voices and movements.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading In the shaded library there were only hushed voices and movements.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading The bustle of the arrival was over.

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

From this reading The doctors had given their orders, the nurses were at their posts for the night, and, under morphia, Desmond was sleeping.

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

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.

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

From this reading By the light of the one lamp, which was screened from the bed, one saw dimly the fantastic shapes in the glass cases which lined the walls--the little Tanagra figures with their sun-hats and flowing dress--bronzes of Apollo or Hermes--a bronze bull--an ibex--a cup wreathed with acanthus.