Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Shall the good Perish and not a sign?--ANONYMOUS.

later than; following

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

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

From this reading An air of gloom hung comfortless and chilling over the whole scene externally and within.

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

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading Shall the good Perish and not a sign?--ANONYMOUS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

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From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

provoking fear terror

From this reading An air of gloom hung comfortless and chilling over the whole scene externally and within.

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

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

without comfort

From this reading An air of gloom hung comfortless and chilling over the whole scene externally and within.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

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

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

on or from the outside

From this reading An air of gloom hung comfortless and chilling over the whole scene externally and within.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading An air of gloom hung comfortless and chilling over the whole scene externally and within.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Shall the good Perish and not a sign?--ANONYMOUS.

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

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

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading An air of gloom hung comfortless and chilling over the whole scene externally and within.

in a softened tone

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

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

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

immediately past

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

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

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Shall the good Perish and not a sign?--ANONYMOUS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

above and across; more than

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Shall the good Perish and not a sign?--ANONYMOUS.

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

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

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

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

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

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading An air of gloom hung comfortless and chilling over the whole scene externally and within.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Shall the good Perish and not a sign?--ANONYMOUS.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

unhealthy looking

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Shall the good Perish and not a sign?--ANONYMOUS.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

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

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

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

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

a message informing of danger

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

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

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

at the time that

From this reading When laurelled ruffians die, the Heaven and Earth, And the deep Air give warning.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

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

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading An air of gloom hung comfortless and chilling over the whole scene externally and within.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was the evening after the event recorded in our last chapter: all was hushed and dark in the room where Mordaunt sat alone; the low and falling embers burned dull in the grate, and through the unclosed windows the high stars rode pale and wan in their career.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading The room, situated at the back of the house, looked over a small garden, where the sickly and hoar shrubs, overshadowed by a few wintry poplars and grim firs, saddened in the dense atmosphere of fog and smoke, which broods over our island city.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading An air of gloom hung comfortless and chilling over the whole scene externally and within.