Chapter IV

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

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

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

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

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

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

the organ of sight

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading His ordinary occupations were neglected or forgotten.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

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

From this reading His ordinary manner had vanished.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

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

From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.

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

From this reading His ordinary manner had vanished.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His ordinary manner had vanished.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

disregarded

From this reading His ordinary occupations were neglected or forgotten.

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

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

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From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.

capable of being seen or noticed

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading His ordinary occupations were neglected or forgotten.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His ordinary occupations were neglected or forgotten.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading His ordinary manner had vanished.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

above and across; more than

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.

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

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.

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

From this reading And now, some days of bitter grief having elapsed, an observable change came over the features of the mental disorder of my friend.

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

From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.

poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure

From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue,--but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out.

having passed out of existence

From this reading His ordinary manner had vanished.

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

From this reading His ordinary occupations were neglected or forgotten.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step.