Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

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

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

see with attention

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading His uncle, busy man indeed, No other book had time to read.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading His uncle, busy man indeed, No other book had time to read.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

a beverage made from juice pressed from apples

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

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

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

an old form of “does”

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

being one more than seven

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

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

From this reading His uncle, busy man indeed, No other book had time to read.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading His uncle, busy man indeed, No other book had time to read.

Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

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 III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

not any; not one

From this reading His uncle, busy man indeed, No other book had time to read.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

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

From this reading Onéguine oped the cupboards wide.

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

From this reading Onéguine oped the cupboards wide.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His uncle, busy man indeed, No other book had time to read.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading His uncle, busy man indeed, No other book had time to read.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

a very small spot

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

be standing; be upright

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His uncle, busy man indeed, No other book had time to read.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

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

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading His uncle, busy man indeed, No other book had time to read.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In one he doth accounts behold, Here bottles stand in close array, There jars of cider block the way, An almanac but eight years old.

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

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Onéguine oped the cupboards wide.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

an established custom

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading ’Twas plain—an oaken floor ye scan, Two cupboards, table, soft divan, And not a speck of dirt descried.

a late time of life

From this reading III He took the room wherein the old Man—forty years long in this wise— His housekeeper was wont to scold, Look through the window and kill flies.