Chapter LXIII · Chapter 63

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

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

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

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading 'This shall be the last.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

lacking a visible order or organization

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

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From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

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

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

inflected form of “drum” — make a rhythmic sound

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

the act of departing

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

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

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

a social unit living together

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

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

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

and nothing more

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

immediately past

From this reading 'This shall be the last.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

(facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

set afire or burning

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

your grandmother

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

and nothing more

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading 'This shall be the last.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

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

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 'This shall be the last.

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

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

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

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

precisely as stated

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading 'Twas dreadful, seeing that poor Nan; and I want it--I can swear, I really and honestly want it--only one glass to stay my heart.

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

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

at the time that

From this reading When Devereux entered his drawing-room, and lighted his candles, he was in a black and bitter mood.

in or at the place that

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

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

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

during the time that

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF A SOLEMN RESOLUTION WHICH CAPTAIN DEVEREUX REGISTERED AMONG HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS, WITH A LIBATION.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He stood at the window for a while, and drummed on the pane, looking in the direction of the barrack, where all the fun was going on, but thinking, in a chaotic way, of things very different, and all toned with that strange sense of self-reproach and foreboding which, of late, had grown habitual with him--and not without just cause.