used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
(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 Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
anodynenoun
a medicine used to relieve pain
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
atrociousadjectiveUS /əˈtroʊʃəs/
shockingly brutal or cruel
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
Cecil's
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From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Royston's never closed till the dawning.
carefully weighed
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading Royston's never closed till the dawning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
demeritsnounUS /diˈmerəts/
plural of “demerit” — a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
FairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
fro
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From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
depressingly dark
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
an established custom
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Royston's never closed till the dawning.
nicotinenounUS /ˈnɪkətiːn/
an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
perpetually-renewed
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From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
Royston's
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From this reading Royston's never closed till the dawning.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
up to a particular time
From this reading Royston's never closed till the dawning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes sitting motionless, sunk in his gloomy meditations, sometimes walking restlessly to and fro, and cooling his hot forehead in the current of the fresh night air, he kept his mind on a perpetual strain, calculating all probable and improbable chances; and the dull red light was never quenched, that told of perpetually-renewed cigars.
look attentively
From this reading Other eyes besides Cecil's kept watch through the night that followed that eventful day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading I fancy I hear an objection, springing from lips that are wont to be irresistible, leveled against such an atrocious want of sentiment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fairest critic! we will not now discuss the merits or demerits of nicotine, considered as an aid to contemplation, or an anodyne; but do you allow enough for the force of habit?
