Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

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

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

-ing form of “affront” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

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

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

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

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

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

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

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

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

confined by bonds

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

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From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

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From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

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

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

a dead shot

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

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From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

divisible by two

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

start firing a weapon

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

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

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

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

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

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

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

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

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

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

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

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

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

a boy or man

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

without law or control

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

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

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

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From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

straightened out

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

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

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

be amazed at

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

the force of workers available

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

being nothing more than specified

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

powerfully or vigorously

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

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

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

and nothing more

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

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

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

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

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

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

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

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

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

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

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

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

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

plural of “tumbler” — a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

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

From this reading I was a mere lad, and even now, as I search in my memory for these long-forgotten scenes, I am prone to marvel at my own heedlessness in thus affronting these lawless men.

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

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

in or at the place that

From this reading For myself, I sat where the warmth of the cheerful fire could reach my chilled toes, close by the side of the good doctor.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

without or almost without wind

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dr. DEADEYE sat with the rest at the long deal table, puffing mightily at the brown old Broseley church-warden, whom the heat and the comfort of his evening meal had so far conquered, that he resented the doctor's treatment of him only by an occasional splutter.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without, upon the desolate moorland, a windless stricture of frost had bound the air as though in boards, but within, the tongues were loosened, and the talk flowed merrily, and the clink of steaming tumblers filled the room.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading On a December evening of the year 17--, ten men sat together in the parlour of "The Haunted Man."