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 In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

later than; following

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

not functioning properly

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

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

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

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

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

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

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

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

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

show off

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

transmit information

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

plural of “doer” — a person who acts and gets things done

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

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

From this reading "JOHN SILENCE" "THE LOST VALLEY" ETC.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

of the present time and place

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

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

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

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

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "JOHN SILENCE" "THE LOST VALLEY" ETC.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

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

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "JOHN SILENCE" "THE LOST VALLEY" ETC.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

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

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

not any; not one

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

on one occasion

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

being in force or having or exerting force

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

by chance

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

in a radical manner

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

move upward

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading "JOHN SILENCE" "THE LOST VALLEY" ETC.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

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

From this reading "JOHN SILENCE" "THE LOST VALLEY" ETC.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

a special situation

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

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

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

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

From this reading Certain houses, like certain persons, manage somehow to proclaim at once their character for evil.

not capable of being changed or altered

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading And, perhaps, with houses the same principle is operative, and it is the aroma of evil deeds committed under a particular roof, long after the actual doers have passed away, that makes the gooseflesh come and the hair rise.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading "JOHN SILENCE" "THE LOST VALLEY" ETC.

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

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

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

From this reading Willy nilly, they seem to communicate an atmosphere of secret and wicked thoughts which makes those in their immediate neighbourhood shrink from them as from a thing diseased.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.

but in spite of that

From this reading In the case of the latter, no particular feature need betray them; they may boast an open countenance and an ingenuous smile; and yet a little of their company leaves the unalterable conviction that there is something radically amiss with their being: that they are evil.