Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

the right to enter

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

(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 foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

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

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

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

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

an irregularly shaped spot

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

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From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

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

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

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

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

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

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

wanted intensely

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

ranking above all others

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading The grocer replied in the negative.

possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

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

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

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

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

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

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

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

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

a social unit living together

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

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

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

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 He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

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

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

the force of workers available

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading The grocer replied in the negative.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading The grocer replied in the negative.

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

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

do one's shopping

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

a male human offspring

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

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

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

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

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

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

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

in an unceremonious manner

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

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

From this reading Marching unceremoniously into the shop, the searchers desired to see the sick man; and the apprentice then perceived that one of the men in black cloaks was the coffin-maker, Chowles.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He could not, however, refuse him admittance, and led the way to the grocer's chamber.

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

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?

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

From this reading As they entered it, Bloundel arose, and placing his finger to his lips in token of silence, raised the blankets, and exhibited the blotch, which had greatly increased in size, under the arm of his slumbering son.

which person or people

From this reading The foremost of the searchers, who kept a phial of vinegar to his nose all the time he remained in the room, then demanded in a low tone whether there were any other of the household infected?