Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

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

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

react verbally

From this reading Owls on the battlements answer me.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Echo answers: Justice!

a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

From this reading Owls on the battlements answer me.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Who did the deed?

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Who did the deed?

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

causing dejection

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Did he do it himself or was it done for him?

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Did he do it himself or was it done for him?

to say again or imitate

From this reading Echo answers: Justice!

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Shrieking elements respond.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Did he do it himself or was it done for him?

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From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

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

From this reading Did he do it himself or was it done for him?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Did he do it himself or was it done for him?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Did he do it himself or was it done for him?

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

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Did he do it himself or was it done for him?

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Echo answers: Justice!

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

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

From this reading Owls on the battlements answer me.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Owls on the battlements answer me.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Did he do it himself or was it done for him?

plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading Owls on the battlements answer me.

past form of “pelt” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Shrieking elements respond.

a strong line

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading Shrieking elements respond.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

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

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

a pale cane syrup

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

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

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

a confused multitude of things

From this reading In the midst of such a scene, Welter, Lord Ascot, died of apoplexy in the throat, caused by a rope.

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

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Nature was in one of her gloomiest moods, the clouds were the color of burnt treacle, the sombre rain pelted the dismal streets; mud was everywhere, desolation, misery, wet boots, and ruined hats.

which person or people

From this reading Who did the deed?