Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

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

From this reading No house was near this wretched hut, which was called an inn.

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

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was cleaning a leathern belt and singing softly at his work.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

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

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading He was cleaning a leathern belt and singing softly at his work.

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

From this reading No house was near this wretched hut, which was called an inn.

the act of making something clean

From this reading He was cleaning a leathern belt and singing softly at his work.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

a female human offspring

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

shining unsteadily

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

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

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

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

From this reading He was cleaning a leathern belt and singing softly at his work.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

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

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

temporary military shelter

From this reading No house was near this wretched hut, which was called an inn.

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

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading No house was near this wretched hut, which was called an inn.

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

From this reading He was cleaning a leathern belt and singing softly at his work.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

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

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

not any; not one

From this reading No house was near this wretched hut, which was called an inn.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

above and across; more than

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

having the qualities or effects of a poison

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

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

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading He was cleaning a leathern belt and singing softly at his work.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

with low volume

From this reading He was cleaning a leathern belt and singing softly at his work.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

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

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

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

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

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

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

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

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

showing sorrow

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

at the time that

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Near to this sickening river was a cracked ruined house through the crevices in the walls of which might be observed a flickering light.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

which person or people

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading A stormy angry night; the wind weeping and whistling high up in the sky, and a thick stifling vapor crawling over the earth--over the whispering muddy river; winding in and out the gay palace like a poisonous serpent.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within this place lived the ruffian who had accosted Rigoletto on the night when his daughter was stolen away.

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

From this reading He was cleaning a leathern belt and singing softly at his work.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading No house was near this wretched hut, which was called an inn.