Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

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

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

exceedingly harmful

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

completely unclothed

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

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

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

have

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

third-person singular of “breathe” — draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

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From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was intensely cold.

without comfort

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

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

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

third-person singular of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

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From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

third-person singular of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

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

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

excessively quick

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

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

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

to a considerable degree

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

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

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

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

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

intense and profound fear

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

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

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

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

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading It was intensely cold.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

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

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was intensely cold.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

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

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

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

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

engage in

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

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From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

a particular point in time

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

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

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

providing carefully for the future

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

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

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

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

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading During his long interview with Lady Florence, his servant had taken the precaution to go to Seamore Place, and make some hasty preparations for the owner’s return.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

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

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

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

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

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

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

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

From this reading It was intensely cold.

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

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).

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

From this reading “Erichtho, then, Breathes her dire murmurs, which enforce him bear Her baneful secrets to the spirits of horror.”--MARLOWE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH a heavy step Maltravers ascended the stairs of his lonely house that night, and heavily, with a suppressed groan, did he sink upon the first chair that proffered rest.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading But the bedroom looked comfortless and bare, the curtains were taken down, the carpets were taken up (a single man’s housekeeper is wonderfully provident in these matters; the moment his back is turned, she bustles, she displaces, she exults; “things can be put a little to rights!”).