Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

later than; following

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

anew

From this reading A second light was soon moving to and fro, and disappearing again.

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

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

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

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

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

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

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From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading A second light was soon moving to and fro, and disappearing again.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

plural of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

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

From this reading A second light was soon moving to and fro, and disappearing again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

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

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

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

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

in motion

From this reading A second light was soon moving to and fro, and disappearing again.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

not any; not one

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

and nothing more

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A second light was soon moving to and fro, and disappearing again.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

in the near future

From this reading A second light was soon moving to and fro, and disappearing again.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

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

From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS.

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

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

the topmost one of two

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

communicated in words

From this reading From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

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

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

during the time that

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.

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 From time to time, a closely-veiled man appeared in the neighborhood, and, after glancing at the light in the upper window, uttered a strange cry.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The other windows of this house were dark, and all was silent as though no living beings were dwelling in it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While the illumination, with which the good people of the French city had celebrated the arrival of the two emperors, was in full blaze on the principal thoroughfares, only a single dim light was to be seen in a small building situated on the corner of one of the more quiet streets.