touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
(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 I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
terminate
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Chapter X_.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
clashingadjectiveUS /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
sharply and harshly discordant
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
Craike
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From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
without deviation
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
to come or go into
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
flooringnounUS /ˈflɔːrɪŋ/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
set up or found
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
Galt
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From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
a man of refinement
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
Mag's
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From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
the act of departing politely
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
go across or through
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
purposing
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From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
RoguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
ScruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I heard him enter the room; I heard Mother Mag’s return to the house and the clashing of the doors, as she made all fast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I dropped down then, and lying prone, found that by pressing my ears against the parting in the floor I could hear distinctly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And thus for the first time I looked upon my Uncle Charles Craike of Rogues’ Haven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
at the time that
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Scruples of Roger Galt_ As the gentleman entered the house, I slipped back to the bed, purposing, when I was assured that he would not come directly to my room, to test whether I could hear through the break in the ceiling of the room below and the parting of the flooring under my feet what should pass among my enemies.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _Chapter X_.
