used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
in addition
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
(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 “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
Blanche
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From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
boomedverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
burying-ground
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From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
Cagliostronoun
Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795)
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
Croix
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From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
travel across or pass over
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
cypresses
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From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
put on clothes
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
gatelock
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From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
death of a person
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
go away from a place
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
come together
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
cut with a saw
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
St
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From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These devilish streets are so dark and deserted that I do not know but it is better to run up against any body than not to meet a soul.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading “I am glad it is you,” said the man in the French Guards sergeant dress, breathing as if his heart were relieved of great weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
at the time that
From this reading DOWN AMONG THE DEAD It was nearly midnight when a man hesitatingly walked up to the iron gateway of St. Jean’s burying-ground, in Croix Blanche Street.
yews
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From this reading As midnight boomed, he saw a spectre cross the grounds under the yews and cypresses, and, approaching the grating, turn a key harshly in the gatelock to show that, if he were a ghost and had the leave to quit his grave, he also had that to go beyond the cemetery altogether.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you not recognize me, Captain B.?” queried the jesting voice of Cagliostro, “or did you forget our appointment?”
