Chapter IV

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

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

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

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

out of bed

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

any of various small breeds of fowl

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

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

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

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

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

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

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

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

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

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

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

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

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

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

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

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

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

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

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

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

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

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

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

an instinctive motive

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

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

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

unpleasantly

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

move upward

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Half an hour later, Peter awakes to conscious life, and an overwhelming smell of camphor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

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

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

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

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

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

From this reading A small, round table, the summer-house settee, and chairs reel tipsily in their places.

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

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

precisely as stated

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

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

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

at the time that

From this reading Harmy's pet bantam had long since crowed in a new day, and Harmy herself had been two full hours astir, when Peter Floome, rubbing his old eyes, awoke from untroubled slumber.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The diamond-paned window wavers before his eyes, the very walls of the apartment seem like-- "The ancient House of Usher, Tottering to their fall," and, catching the general impulse, he, too, lets go his centre of gravity, and falls fainting across the bed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Essaying to rise, and with one foot already planted on the floor, he becomes painfully aware of his inability to do so.