used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
in actual fact
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
(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 He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
the organ of sight
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
lineaments
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From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
subject to death
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
Nixie
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From this reading Then the door opened quickly and on the threshold stood—Nixie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the door opened quickly and on the threshold stood—Nixie.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then the door opened quickly and on the threshold stood—Nixie.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
paddingnounUS /ˈpædɪŋ/
artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
perishingverbUS /ˈperɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
with speed
From this reading Then the door opened quickly and on the threshold stood—Nixie.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
without speaking
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then the door opened quickly and on the threshold stood—Nixie.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the door opened quickly and on the threshold stood—Nixie.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Then the door opened quickly and on the threshold stood—Nixie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Paul’s eyes, following him, perceived next that the brass knob was silently turning.
unchangeablyadverb
in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Smoke who first drew his attention to something near the door by ‘padding’ slowly across the carpet and staring up at the handle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Vision or imagination is a representation of what actually exists, really and unchangeably.
which person or people
From this reading He who does not imagine in stronger and better lineaments, and in stronger and better light, than his _perishing_ mortal eye can see, does not imagine at all.—W. B.
