Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

how long something has existed

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

in addition

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

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

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

at right angles to the center line of a ship

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

United States linguist who adopted a behavioristic approach to linguistics (1887-1949)

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

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

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

start firing a weapon

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

set up or found

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

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

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

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

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

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

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

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

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

in the recent past

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

for more time

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

not any; not one

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

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

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

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

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

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

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

precisely as stated

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading "To show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time, his form and pressure."

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

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

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

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

at the time that

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

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

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Bloomfield entered the drawing-room, she found nearly the whole party assembled.

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 Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Effingham and Paul were conversing by themselves, in a window- seat, while John Effingham, Mrs. Hawker, and Mr. Howel were in an animated discussion on a sofa; Mr. Wenham had also joined the party, and was occupied with Captain Ducie, though not so much so as to prevent occasional glances at the trio just mentioned.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Fun of Fire had ceased, and the rockets no longer gleamed athwart the sky; but the blaze of artificial light within, was more than a substitute for that which had so lately existed without.