Chapter XII

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

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

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

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

a central cohesive source of support and stability

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

a container; usually has a lid

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

woven by (or as if by) braiding

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

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

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

with sadness; in a sorrowful manner

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

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

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

marked by lack of intellectual depth

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

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

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

at the same time but in another place

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

-ing form of “mind” — be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

housing available for people to live in

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

to a tolerably worthy extent

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

Identical; not different.

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

only a very short time before

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

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

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

a bony hollow into which a structure fits

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

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

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

make square

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

be hungry; go without food

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

a quantity of money

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading The room—an attic one—was scarcely ten feet square, and almost devoid of furniture; there was a pallet, a table, and two chairs; and a mat of braided straw at the foot of the master’s bed served for the man’s.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We can starve respectably, however, Denis,” said his master smiling, and turning the contents of his purse out on the table; “a small sum for our needs, but it must serve,” he added, counting the money with a reckless air; “besides, one of us may die before we come to the end of it.”

which person or people

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

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 MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

the act of creating written works

From this reading A single candle burned low in its socket on the table, and here Richard Trevor sat with some writing materials before him, but he was not writing; he leaned back in his chair and listened, with his amused smile, to the glib talk of his attendant.

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

From this reading “Faix, sir, they be afther charging more here for a bite of mate or a dhrap of liquor thin in anny ither place in th’ kingdom,” said the man dolefully; “I’ve bin afther minding yer lordship’s insthructions about the money, an’ by the Powers, me stomach is loike to clave to me backbone.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading MASTER AND MAN MEANWHILE, under the same roof, but in far different quarters, the young Irishman called Richard Trevor was talking to his servant, the same who had led his horse up and down in the inn-yard under Lady Betty’s window.