Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

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

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

darkened by smoke

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This exaction they resisted, but to no purpose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading DRYDEN.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

act of demanding or levying by force or authority

From this reading This exaction they resisted, but to no purpose.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

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From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

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From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

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

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

culpably involved

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

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

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

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

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

not any; not one

From this reading This exaction they resisted, but to no purpose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading This exaction they resisted, but to no purpose.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading This exaction they resisted, but to no purpose.

a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

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

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

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

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

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

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

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

From this reading This exaction they resisted, but to no purpose.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading "The fiend's alarm began; a hollow sound Sung in the leaves; the forest rock'd around, Air blackened,--rolled the thunder,--groan'd the ground."

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

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

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

From this reading The landlord was no respecter of persons, and was inexorable in his demands; they were present during the scene, and consequently, in his eyes, implicated and liable to pay for their pleasure.

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

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

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

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Early on the following morning, John and William prepared to resume their journey; and, upon a settlement of their reckoning with their host, they were not a little surprised and annoyed to find a considerable item in their bill set down for the damage caused by the previous night's debauch.