used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
the state of being absent
From this reading Its very absence seemed to him significant and terrible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
anew
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
how long something has existed
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
(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 dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
to come or go into
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
intense and profound fear
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
the quality of being humane
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its very absence seemed to him significant and terrible.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
in motion
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
not any; not one
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
only a very short time before
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Its very absence seemed to him significant and terrible.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Its very absence seemed to him significant and terrible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
Stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
not in physical motion
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Its very absence seemed to him significant and terrible.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
in the direction of
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
a shaky motion
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
the act of using
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Armed by the extremity of his alarm, Horace ventured, no one being near to spy upon him, to enter, in his miserable search, the chamber of death itself.
precisely as stated
From this reading Its very absence seemed to him significant and terrible.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He could scarcely contain the horror of his trembling as he stood, dismayed and powerless, in the presence of his victim; but, after his first pause of involuntary homage, he turned--though still not daring to turn his back to the bed, overpowered with a terror which he could not explain--to pursue his search.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
well-remembered
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From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
in or at the place that
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
a Caucasian
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He dared not look towards the bed, on which lay that rigid outline of humanity, all covered and dressed with white.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Stealthily moving about, with his head bent, and his step shuffling as if with age, he examined every corner, peering into the wardrobe, where his heart thrilled desperately to see the well-remembered garments which it was so hard to believe could never be worn again; and turning over familiar articles of daily use with awed and trembling fingers, as though they could betray him; but he could not find any trace of the object of his search.
