Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

(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 Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

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

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

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

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

emanating from God

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

an old form of “does”

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

the organ of sight

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

a social unit living together

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

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

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

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

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

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

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

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

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

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

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

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

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

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

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

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

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

possession of controlling influence

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

compacted by ironing

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

except for; apart from

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

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

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

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

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

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

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

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

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

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From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

be dressed in

From this reading The invalided Mrs. Howard was borne on a litter to an apartment so warm and complete in its arrangements, as to almost wear the appearance of having been fitted up expressly to receive her in her forlorn and unsheltered condition.

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

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

which person or people

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

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

From this reading Col. Malcome flung wide the doors of his elegant mansion to receive the suffering family who, in the space of a few short hours, had lost their all of earthly wealth by the subtle element of fire.

plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!

in the company of; together with

From this reading "There are so many signs of wickedness Around me, that my soul is pressed with fear.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading For though he speaks so soft, and smiles so fair, I've seen at times a strange look in his eye Which doth convince me that his soul is black within."

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

From this reading O, that the power divine would kindly aid Me in my need, and save me from the wiles And artful plottings of this wicked man!