Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

later than; following

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

(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 Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

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

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

the act of burning something

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

make a buzzing sound

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

a document containing the terms of surrender

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading The colonel had complained of his eyes paining him, especially when exposed to the daylight.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

possessive form of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading The colonel had complained of his eyes paining him, especially when exposed to the daylight.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

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From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The colonel had complained of his eyes paining him, especially when exposed to the daylight.

with no protection or shield

From this reading The colonel had complained of his eyes paining him, especially when exposed to the daylight.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The colonel had complained of his eyes paining him, especially when exposed to the daylight.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

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From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

depressingly dark

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

the act of departing

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

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

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

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

From this reading The colonel had complained of his eyes paining him, especially when exposed to the daylight.

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

From this reading The colonel had complained of his eyes paining him, especially when exposed to the daylight.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

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From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

not any; not one

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

held or filled or in use

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

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From this reading The colonel had complained of his eyes paining him, especially when exposed to the daylight.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

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

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

move an implement through

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

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

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

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

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

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

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE CONQUEROR'S SWAY--GIDDY GILBERTE At the Delaherches' house in the Rue Maqua at Sedan, life had started on a new lease after the terrible shocks of the battle and the capitulation, and for nearly four months now the days had been slowly slipping by under the gloomy, oppressive sway of the conquerors.

not leased to or occupied by a tenant

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

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From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

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

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

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

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

at the time that

From this reading The colonel had complained of his eyes paining him, especially when exposed to the daylight.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading No one knew whether he told the truth or not, but to humour him a lamp was kept burning, day and night, at his bedside.

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

From this reading There was, however, one corner of the vast factory buildings which remained closed as though untenanted; it was the room which Colonel de Vineuil still occupied, a room overlooking the street at one end of the principal apartments.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whilst other windows were often thrown open and gave egress to sounds of coming and going, to all the buzz and stir of life, those of this particular chamber remained condemned, dead as it were, with their shutters invariably closed.