used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
in addition
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
being joined in close association
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
well in the past; former
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
don't
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From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
endeavoured
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From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
firefliesnounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪz/
plural of “firefly” — tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
how
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From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
immediately past
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
lucidadjectiveUS /ˈluːsəd/
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
engage in
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
the force of workers available
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
others
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From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
proclamationsnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “proclamation” — a formal public statement
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
Renzo
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From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
recurring again and again
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
surnamenounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The host, seeing that the game was about to be carried too far, approached Renzo, and entreating the others to be quiet, endeavoured to make him understand that he had best go to bed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
which person or people
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Happily I am also——” The host, who did not expect to hear him utter one connected idea, and who knew from experience how prone men in his situation were to sudden changes of feeling, wishing to profit by this lucid interval, made another attempt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The little sense that remained to him enabled him to perceive that the greater part of the company had departed; and with his hands resting on the table before him, he endeavoured to stand on his feet; his efforts would have been, however, unavailing, without the assistance of the host, who led him from between the table and the bench, and taking a lantern in one hand, managed partly to lead and partly to drag him to the stairs, and thence up the narrow staircase to the room designed for him.
but in spite of that
From this reading But our mountaineer could think of nothing but _name_, _surname_, and _proclamations_; yet the words _bed_ and _sleep_, repeated frequently in his ear, made at last some impression, and producing a sort of lucid interval, made him feel that he really had need of both.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At the sight of the bed, he endeavoured to look kindly upon the host; but his eyes at one time sparkled, at another disappeared, like two fireflies: he endeavoured to stand erect, and stretched out his hand to pat the shoulder of his host in testimony of his gratitude; but in this he failed: however he did succeed in saying, “Worthy host, I see now that you are an honest man; but I don’t like your rage for _name_ and _surname_.
