Chapter XXI

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

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

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

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

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

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

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From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading One of the oil-lamps William had complained of gave a bright but flickering light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One of the oil-lamps William had complained of gave a bright but flickering light.

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From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading One of the oil-lamps William had complained of gave a bright but flickering light.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

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

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

slightly wet

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

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

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

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

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

shining unsteadily

From this reading One of the oil-lamps William had complained of gave a bright but flickering light.

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

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

set up or found

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading One of the oil-lamps William had complained of gave a bright but flickering light.

abounding in grass

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

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

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

the property of being comparatively great in weight

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

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

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading One of the oil-lamps William had complained of gave a bright but flickering light.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

fasten with a lock

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

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

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

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

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

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

From this reading One of the oil-lamps William had complained of gave a bright but flickering light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the oil-lamps William had complained of gave a bright but flickering light.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

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

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

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

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

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

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

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

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

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

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

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

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

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

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

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

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

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

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

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

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

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

From this reading THE VICOMTE DE MONTBAS Two hours later William Bentinck returned to the Prince’s tent.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The outer portion of the tent was empty; behind the green curtain Bentinck found the Prince alone writing at a small camp-table.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading In the corner stood a bed with a red coverlet, and near it an iron and leather dispatch-box, the key in the lock; at the foot of the bed was a large trunk that seemed to have been ransacked for something in a hurry, for it stood open, and linen shirts and cravats were tossed up, and trailed on to the grassy floor that was a shade of unhealthy yellow in the artificial light.

but in spite of that

From this reading The sun had set in a splendour of tawny vapour, and a warm yet damp wind blew over the low and melancholy looking land, and a misty heaviness was abroad.