Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

possessing life

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

from appearances alone

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading On the wall behind the table, near the head of the bed, hung a small oil-painting of Napoleon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading On the wall behind the table, near the head of the bed, hung a small oil-painting of Napoleon.

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From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

placed in a grave

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

put or send forth

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

divisible by two

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading On the wall behind the table, near the head of the bed, hung a small oil-painting of Napoleon.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

made of or resembling lace

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

plural of “mcmaster” — United States historian who wrote a nine volume history of the people of the United States (1852-1932)

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading On the wall behind the table, near the head of the bed, hung a small oil-painting of Napoleon.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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From this reading On the wall behind the table, near the head of the bed, hung a small oil-painting of Napoleon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the wall behind the table, near the head of the bed, hung a small oil-painting of Napoleon.

and nothing more

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

above and across; more than

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

unpleasantly

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

plural of “powder” — a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

in a restless manner

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

try to get or reach

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

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From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

a rester who is sleeping

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

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

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The sleeper stirred restlessly, raised himself painfully and slowly, and attempted to seek fleeting comfort in a new position.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

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From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

touched by rot or decay

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading On the wall behind the table, near the head of the bed, hung a small oil-painting of Napoleon.

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.

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

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

during the time that

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

a Caucasian

From this reading Biggs glided about the sick-chamber like a specter, apparently striving to keep busy, while he cast countless furtive, uneasy glances at the heavy figure under the white sheets.

belonging to which person

From this reading [Sidenote: _A strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him_] A heavy stillness hung about the great halls and richly furnished rooms of Judson McMasters' residence, and even seemed to extend out over the velvet lawns, the shrub-lined walks and sun-blotched reaches under the lacy elms and somber maples.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An odor of drugs and fever tainted the air, and a small walnut table near the flushed sleeper was laden with the familiar prescription bottle, tumbler and box of powders.