Chapter XX

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

From this reading A glance assured him that the beautiful room was empty.

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

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

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

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

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

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

enough to be estimated or measured

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

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

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading A glance assured him that the beautiful room was empty.

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

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

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A glance assured him that the beautiful room was empty.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Richard Maule turned the handle of his wife's bedroom door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

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

From this reading Richard Maule turned the handle of his wife's bedroom door.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading A glance assured him that the beautiful room was empty.

destroyed completely

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

usually; as a rule

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A glance assured him that the beautiful room was empty.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

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

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Richard Maule turned the handle of his wife's bedroom door.

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

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A glance assured him that the beautiful room was empty.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

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

From this reading Richard Maule turned the handle of his wife's bedroom door.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

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

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

and nothing more

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

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 "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

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From this reading Richard Maule turned the handle of his wife's bedroom door.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

not any; not one

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

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

From this reading Richard Maule turned the handle of his wife's bedroom door.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A glance assured him that the beautiful room was empty.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

having a supporting base

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

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

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

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

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Richard Maule turned the handle of his wife's bedroom door.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

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

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

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

From this reading A glance assured him that the beautiful room was empty.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

at the time that

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

which person or people

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

belonging to which person

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Richard Maule turned the handle of his wife's bedroom door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Standing just within the door, he looked round the room with a terrible, almost a malignant, curiosity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."

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

From this reading So far the gods whose sport he believed himself to be had been kind, for he had met no one during his slow, painful progress through the house, and Athena, as he knew well, would not be up for another hour.

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

From this reading "The fact that the world contains an appreciable number of wretches who ought to be exterminated without mercy when an opportunity occurs, is not quite so generally understood as it ought to be, and many common ways of thinking and feeling virtually deny it."