used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
(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 When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
subject to appointment
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
betake
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From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
cowlnounUS /kaʊl/
protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
directorynounUS /dərˈektəri/
an alphabetical list of names and addresses
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
else
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From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
go away from a place
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
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 When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
newly-discovered
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From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
not any; not one
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
express in words
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
try to get or reach
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
having a supporting base
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
express in words
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
precisely as stated
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the early morning he would leave her, and charge her strictly not to tell any one what had passed between them.
at the time that
From this reading When he entered the house at the appointed time, he would leave the fair one standing, and betake him to the farthest corner of the room, fall on his knees, and pray fervently and at the pitch of his voice all night long for the occupant of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He carried this directory in his cowl, rolled up in a silver case, and drew it out repeatedly to add a newly-discovered light name, or to run over those already inscribed, count them, and reckon which of the occupants should have her turn next.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So he went on for a good while, and got himself into very ill odour indeed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then he would seek her hurriedly and half ashamed, and say hastily, "Keep the night after to-morrow for me, and promise no one else!"
