Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading His bedroom was comfortable, though old-fashioned.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly

From this reading He shut and bolted the door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading His bedroom was comfortable, though old-fashioned.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

regarded with aversion

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He shut and bolted the door.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

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

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

at any time

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

a bed with posts at the four corners that can be used to support a canopy or curtains

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

a man of refinement

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

engage in

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

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

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

come together

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

out of fashion

From this reading His bedroom was comfortable, though old-fashioned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading He shut and bolted the door.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a tall looking-glass opposite the foot of his four-poster, on the dressing-table between the windows.

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

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His bedroom was comfortable, though old-fashioned.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading His bedroom was comfortable, though old-fashioned.

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

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Bed-Chamber_ My uncle walked up to bed, guarding his candle with his hand, for the lobby windows were rattling furiously, and he disliked the idea of being left in the dark more than ever.

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

From this reading He tried to make the curtains meet, but they would not draw; and like many a gentleman in a like perplexity, he did not possess a pin, nor was there one in the huge pincushion beneath the glass.