used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He struck more matches, and was annoyed to discover that his lamp had been taken away.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He struck more matches, and was annoyed to discover that his lamp had been taken away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Making his way back to the passage he tried to take the little lamp down.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He struck more matches, and was annoyed to discover that his lamp had been taken away.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
the act of burning something
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
Dermot
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From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He struck more matches, and was annoyed to discover that his lamp had been taken away.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
good-night
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From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
gropeverbUS /ɡroʊp/
feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
provided with artificial light
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Making his way back to the passage he tried to take the little lamp down.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Making his way back to the passage he tried to take the little lamp down.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He struck more matches, and was annoyed to discover that his lamp had been taken away.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
and nothing more
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He struck more matches, and was annoyed to discover that his lamp had been taken away.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
carry out
From this reading Making his way back to the passage he tried to take the little lamp down.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He struck more matches, and was annoyed to discover that his lamp had been taken away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He struck more matches, and was annoyed to discover that his lamp had been taken away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Making his way back to the passage he tried to take the little lamp down.
undressverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
precisely as stated
From this reading Being very tired he felt inclined to undress and go to bed in the dark, but, suddenly remembering the small light in the passage, determined to fetch it.
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 THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had to grope his way through the outer chambers by the aid of matches, and when he reached his room, was surprised to find it in darkness, for he had left a light burning in it.
at the time that
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE PALACE OF DEATH When they reached the door of the police officer's apartment Dermot wished him good-night and proceeded down the passage, which was lit only by a feeble lamp placed in a niche high up in the wall.
