used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading I went accordingly to the parlour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
on or to one side
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
Belcampo
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From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
capered
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From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
gate-bell
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From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
roused to anger
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
engage in
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
Medardus
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From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
officiatedverbUS /əˈfɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “officiate” — act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
on one occasion
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading I went accordingly to the parlour.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
free from harm or evil
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
strangely-dressed
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From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I went accordingly to the parlour.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was Belcampo, who, in his usual mad style, capered up to me, seized me by both arms, and drew me, with an air of great mystery, aside into a corner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went accordingly to the parlour.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
at the time that
From this reading It was already night when I heard the gate-bell of the convent forcibly rung.
which person or people
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Soon after, the brother who officiated as porter, came into my cell and told me there was a strangely-dressed man without, who insisted on speaking with me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Medardus," said he, in a low and hurried tone, "you may make what arrangements you please for your own destruction; but Folly is once more come on the wings of the west wind to the rescue of your helpless wisdom.
