Chapter XL

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

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

later than; following

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

(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 But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

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

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

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

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The company are all assembled in the drawing-room, as they have returned from the funeral.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The minister, the doctor, a lawyer from Melrose, Cameron, and the three brothers Livingstone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

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From this reading The minister, the doctor, a lawyer from Melrose, Cameron, and the three brothers Livingstone.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

small very thin pancake

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

having made preparations

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The minister, the doctor, a lawyer from Melrose, Cameron, and the three brothers Livingstone.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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From this reading The company are all assembled in the drawing-room, as they have returned from the funeral.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

divisible by two

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

a person of French nationality

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The company are all assembled in the drawing-room, as they have returned from the funeral.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The company are all assembled in the drawing-room, as they have returned from the funeral.

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

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

stricken with horror

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

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

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

tied with a knot

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The minister, the doctor, a lawyer from Melrose, Cameron, and the three brothers Livingstone.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading The minister, the doctor, a lawyer from Melrose, Cameron, and the three brothers Livingstone.

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 Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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

From this reading The minister, the doctor, a lawyer from Melrose, Cameron, and the three brothers Livingstone.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The minister, the doctor, a lawyer from Melrose, Cameron, and the three brothers Livingstone.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

not any; not one

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

a male character in French pantomime; usually dressed in white with a whitened face

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

on the contrary

From this reading But the maids are horrified and defiant, and the affair is rather dull, after all, for Monsieur Pierrot.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The company are all assembled in the drawing-room, as they have returned from the funeral.

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

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

not in physical motion

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

tastelessly showy

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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

From this reading The company are all assembled in the drawing-room, as they have returned from the funeral.

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

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The minister, the doctor, a lawyer from Melrose, Cameron, and the three brothers Livingstone.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

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

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

in the direction of

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

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

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

precisely as stated

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.

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

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

but in spite of that

From this reading Outside, the tawdry Frenchman, with a long crape hatband, knotted up in funeral bows, as is the custom in Scotland, walking up and down smoking his cigar, angry at finding himself excluded, yet tired of the brief decorum into which even he has been awed, and much disposed to amuse himself with any kitchenmaid whom he may chance to see as he peers about their quarters, keeping at the back of the house.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A very sadly different scene; no young hopes blossoming towards perfection--no young lives beginning--no joy--has called together this company, or makes this room bright; a dark house, shrouded still in its closed curtains and shutters, a wan light in the apartment, a breathless air of death throughout the place.