Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

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

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

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

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

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

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading There was a sulkiness as of disappointment in his face.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

any strong feeling

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was a sulkiness as of disappointment in his face.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

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

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

not accessible to view

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

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

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

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

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

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

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

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From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

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

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

in an obedient manner

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

on one occasion

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

on the contrary

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal

From this reading There was a sulkiness as of disappointment in his face.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

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

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

from that place or that time

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a sulkiness as of disappointment in his face.

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

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

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

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

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

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

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

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

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

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

at the time that

From this reading I was lighting my pipe--from the chimney of the lamp rather than by striking a match--when I overheard him telling the Man that, instead of sitting up as usual, he might go to bed at once.

which person or people

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He went off obediently, but with some latent objection, half resentment, half opposition, in his manner.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was out of this accumulation of unusual emotion that a slight but significant act of Julius recalled me to the outer world.

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

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.

but in spite of that

From this reading “_Not yet are fixed the prison bars; The hidden light the spirit owns If blown to flame would dim the stars And they who rule them from their thrones: And the proud sceptred spirits thence Would bow to pay us reverence._”--A. E.