Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading “That’s the way,” concluded one, “with all these adventurous affairs.”

matters of personal concern

From this reading “That’s the way,” concluded one, “with all these adventurous affairs.”

(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 “That’s the way,” concluded one, “with all these adventurous affairs.”

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

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

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From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading “That’s the way,” concluded one, “with all these adventurous affairs.”

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “That’s a fact.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

brought together in one place

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

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

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

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

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

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From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

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

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “That’s the way,” concluded one, “with all these adventurous affairs.”

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

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

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

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

From this reading “That’s the way,” concluded one, “with all these adventurous affairs.”

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

From this reading He had counted five carriages in the carriage-house, fifteen horses in the stables, and Heaven knows how many servants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “That’s the way,” concluded one, “with all these adventurous affairs.”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Gathered in a group under the vestibule, the most sensible deplored their rash confidence.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had never been inside the apartments, but he had visited the kitchen; and he declared that he had been dazzled by the number and brightness of the saucepans, ranged in order of size over the furnace.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “That’s the way,” concluded one, “with all these adventurous affairs.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “That’s the way,” concluded one, “with all these adventurous affairs.”