Chapter II

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

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

in addition

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

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

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

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

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

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

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

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From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

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

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

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From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

to come or go into

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

provoking horror

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

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

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

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

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

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

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

without being seen

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

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

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

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From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

above and across; more than

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

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From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

go across or through

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

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

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

tastelessly showy

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

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

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Our acquaintance, Doctor Pratt, is there--also his co-conspirator, Harold Colville, is there.

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

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At the foot of the bed stands an old crone with gray elf-locks floating under a tawdry black lace cap.

not seen or perceived

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

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

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

in or at the place that

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

a Caucasian

From this reading Both are bending anxiously over a low, white bed where a girlish, recumbent form lies extended.

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From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Go with me, kind reader, to the outskirts of the great city; enter with me an humble house; we pass invisibly inside the locked door, we glide unseen up the staircase, and into a plainly furnished, low-ceiled room.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading Wrinkled, and bent, and witch-like, with beady black eyes and parchment-like skin, she is frightful to look at as she peers curiously into the beautiful white face lying on the pillow.