Chapter IX

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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

From this reading The air was heavy with a peculiarly sickening odor that Alaric recognized at once.

king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The air was heavy with a peculiarly sickening odor that Alaric recognized at once.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

plural of “berth” — a job in an organization

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

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

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

street names for marijuana

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

set up or found

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

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

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

and nothing more

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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 Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

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 By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

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

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

used to form the superlative

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

not in physical motion

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

of an obscure nature

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

held or filled or in use

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The air was heavy with a peculiarly sickening odor that Alaric recognized at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

on one occasion

From this reading The air was heavy with a peculiarly sickening odor that Alaric recognized at once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading The air was heavy with a peculiarly sickening odor that Alaric recognized at once.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

planks collectively; a quantity of planks

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The air was heavy with a peculiarly sickening odor that Alaric recognized at once.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading The air was heavy with a peculiarly sickening odor that Alaric recognized at once.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

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

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

very small

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

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

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

without possibility of mistake

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

precisely as stated

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

provided with artificial light

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.

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

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

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

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

during the time that

From this reading Some were smoking tiny metal-bowled pipes with long stems, while others lay in a motionless stupor.

a Caucasian

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

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

From this reading By the dim light in these rooms Alaric could see that many of these berths were occupied by reclining figures, most of whom were Chinamen, though a few were unmistakably white.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "CHINKS" AND "DOPE" The dark passage into which the lads had just been ushered was short, and was ended by a door of heavy planking before Alaric found a chance to ask his companion why they had come to such a very queer and mysterious place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The opening of that second door admitted them to another passage equally narrow, but well-lighted, and lined with a number of tiny rooms, each containing two bunks arranged like berths one above the other.