Chapter XV

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

(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 Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

small wolf native to western North America

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

wanted intensely

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

at any time

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

very far away in space or time

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

coins made of gold

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

English lyric poet (1591-1674)

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

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

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

hear with intention

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

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 Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

the force of workers available

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

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

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

not any; not one

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

above and across; more than

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

in the near future

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

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

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

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

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

a vagrant

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

precisely as stated

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

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

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

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

From this reading Presently, however, these faint noises were drowned in another, distant but growing nearer and louder, the angry voices of excited men and the tramp of feet upon the road.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

during the time that

From this reading A SONG FROM OVER THE SEA For a little time there was no sound in the big room as Beatrice stood gazing in open-mouthed astonishment at the piles of gold and silver pieces heaped upon the table, while Hester stood at the outer door to listen.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Much as Beatrice desired that John Herrick should explain the presence of that money upon the table, she dreaded his speaking, for she wished to lose no sound of the tumult that was coming ever nearer up the hill.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Beatrice went to the door beside Hester and, for what seemed a very long time, stood waiting without a word spoken by any one of them, so intently were they all listening.

a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

From this reading The night sounds of the mountain came in: the wind among the trees, the squeaking of a bat, the far-off yelp of a coyote.