Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

(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 To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

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

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

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

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

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

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

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

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

remove the dust from

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

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

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

plural of “filing” — the entering of a legal document into the public record

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

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

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

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From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

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

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

the act of departing

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

past form of “moisten” — make moist

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

absolutely essential

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

and nothing more

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

in a persistent manner

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

the consistency of a solid

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

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

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

having a supporting base

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

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

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

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

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

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

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

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

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

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

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

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

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

someone who visits

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

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

From this reading Not only secrecy but great ingenuity was called for, as it was necessary that the bars should preserve in the daytime their usual appearance of solidity.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.

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

From this reading To do this, all the filings were kept, and at the termination of each night's work, this dust, moistened by saliva into a paste, was smeared into the fissure they had made.

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 TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They only dared work between the hours of one and four in the morning.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading TOURNAY'S VISITOR For three days Tournay and St. Hilaire worked away persistently at the bars of their window.

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading Their intention was to cut each bar nearly through, leaving it standing, but so weakened that it could be torn out by a sudden wrench.