used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
ArsenalnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəl/
all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
denounceverbUS /dɪˈnaʊns/
speak out against
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
disarmverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrm/
remove offensive capability from
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
put on clothes
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
endeavours
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From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
an act that fails
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
inciteverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
set afire or burning
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
Marinovich
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From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
powerfully-built
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From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
determined
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
stabverbUS /stæb/
use a knife on
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
striplingnounUS /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
carry out
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
thirstingverbUS /ˈθɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
the act of using
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wore a sailor’s dress, though the materials of which it was composed were of a finer quality than ordinary; he coldly refused the chair which Lewis offered him, and folding his arms across his breast, waited to be questioned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
belonging to which person
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
a late time of life
From this reading He was a tall, powerfully-built stripling, with a dark complexion and handsome features, but although he could scarcely have numbered twenty years, his face wore a prematurely old expression, and there was a wild, reckless look in his eyes which told of a spirit ill at ease.
but in spite of that
From this reading Lewis, having lighted a powerful lamp by the aid of which he was accustomed to paint at night, was enabled to take a more particular survey of his new acquaintance than circumstances had yet permitted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading As far as I am concerned, you first resolved to denounce me to your associates as a spy; foiled in that attempt, you incite an accomplice to murder me, and on his failure, use your best endeavours to stab me yourself; in the struggle I disarm you, and you find yourself in the power of the man for whose blood you have been thirsting.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading Lewis in the meantime took his seat at the table, placed the pistols on the desk before him, and fixing his piercing glance on the face of his captive, began-- “My knowledge of you is this: I find you an active and zealous member of a conspiracy to overthrow the Austrian Government in this city--one of a set of conspirators whose first act is to be the assassination of Colonel Marinovich, commandant of the Arsenal.
