used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
accountantnounUS /əˈkaʊntənt/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Beulah," "St. Elmo," "Infelice," Etc., Etc.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
Beulah
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From this reading Author of "Beulah," "St. Elmo," "Infelice," Etc., Etc.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
brazenadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪzən/
unrestrained by convention or propriety
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
brightly-burnished
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From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
drippedverbUS /drɪpt/
inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
Elmo
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From this reading Author of "Beulah," "St. Elmo," "Infelice," Etc., Etc.
Etc
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From this reading Author of "Beulah," "St. Elmo," "Infelice," Etc., Etc.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
half-closed
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From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
home-made
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From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
Infelice
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From this reading Author of "Beulah," "St. Elmo," "Infelice," Etc., Etc.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
immediately past
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
ledgernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Beulah," "St. Elmo," "Infelice," Etc., Etc.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
on the contrary
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
unusual or striking
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
done under pressure
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
SixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
socketnounUS /ˈsɑːkət/
a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
St
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From this reading Author of "Beulah," "St. Elmo," "Infelice," Etc., Etc.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
tallownounUS /ˈtæloʊ/
obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A grey suit (evidently home-made), of rather coarse texture, bespoke poverty; and, owing to the oppressive heat of the atmosphere, the coat was thrown partially off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
town-clock
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From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Ward, Lock & Co., Limited London and Melbourne The town-clock was on the last stroke of twelve, the solitary candle measured but two inches from its socket, and as the summer wind rushed through the half-closed shutters, the melted tallow dripped slowly into the brightly-burnished brazen candlestick.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The flickering light fell upon the pages of a ledger, and flashed fitfully in the face of the accountant, as he bent over his work.
a late time of life
From this reading Sixteen years growth had given him unusual height and remarkable breadth of chest, and it was difficult to realize that the stature of manhood had been attained by a mere boy in years.
