Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

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

From this reading He leaped from his bed, and the whole chamber was filled with a lurid bloodred air.

(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 But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He leaped from his bed, and the whole chamber was filled with a lurid bloodred air.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

make a strident sound

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

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From this reading He leaped from his bed, and the whole chamber was filled with a lurid bloodred air.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading He leaped from his bed, and the whole chamber was filled with a lurid bloodred air.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

divisible by two

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He leaped from his bed, and the whole chamber was filled with a lurid bloodred air.

start firing a weapon

From this reading His first thought was that the fort was on fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first thought was that the fort was on fire.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading His first thought was that the fort was on fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He leaped from his bed, and the whole chamber was filled with a lurid bloodred air.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

hold firmly

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

moving with great haste

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading He leaped from his bed, and the whole chamber was filled with a lurid bloodred air.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading He leaped from his bed, and the whole chamber was filled with a lurid bloodred air.

a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

the force of workers available

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

not any; not one

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His first thought was that the fort was on fire.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

a vagrant

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

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

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

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 But springing upon the settle along the wall, and looking through the loophole of the tower, it seemed as if not the fort but the whole land was one flame, and through the glowing atmosphere he beheld all the ground, near and far, swarming with men.

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

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

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

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He leaped from his bed, and the whole chamber was filled with a lurid bloodred air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Messire Mallet de Graville (as becomes a man bred up to arms, and snatching sleep with quick grasp whenever that blessing be his to command) no sooner laid his head on the pallet to which he had been consigned, than his eyes closed, and his senses were deaf even to dreams.

plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading But at the dead of the midnight he was wakened by sounds that might have roused the Seven Sleepers--shouts, cries, and yells, the blast of horns, the tramp of feet, and the more distant roar of hurrying multitudes.