Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

anew

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

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

From this reading AN EXCESS OF ZEAL.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

from appearances alone

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leon saw at once that mischief was brewing.

the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast

From this reading Leon saw at once that mischief was brewing.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

emanating from God

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading AN EXCESS OF ZEAL.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

set up or found

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

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

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

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

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

(Greek mythology) the god of marriage

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

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

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

characterized or caused by inflammation

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

a general and progressive increase in prices

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

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

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Leon saw at once that mischief was brewing.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN EXCESS OF ZEAL.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

on one occasion

From this reading Leon saw at once that mischief was brewing.

a gaudy outward display

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

in the near future

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

cut with a saw

From this reading Leon saw at once that mischief was brewing.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

carry out

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

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

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

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

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

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

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

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

From this reading Very early on the Wednesday morning Leon went out to take a walk in the garden.

at the time that

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

in or at the place that

From this reading When he went in again, he sat down alone in the “Hall of Hymen,” where he was presently joined by Gustavo.

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

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Telleria had put on a face of stern severity and held his head high with an assumption of forensic dignity, and a certain ostentation and inflation of demeanour due apparently to the glow kept up inside him by the combustion of “laws human and divine;” so that he seemed ready to burst, but for the relief afforded by the crater of his mouth through which all this inflammatory ferment found an issue, mingled with the lava of his indignation.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading AN EXCESS OF ZEAL.