Chapter IX

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

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

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From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

(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 Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

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

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

the act of waking

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

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From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

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From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

the two together, not just one

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

past form of “calm” — make calm or still

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

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From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

a young person of either sex

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

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

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

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From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

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From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

the act of departing

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

highest in quality

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

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

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

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

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

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

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

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

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

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

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

and nothing more

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

with low volume

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

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

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

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

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

the state of being asleep

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

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

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

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

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

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

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

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

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

a shaky motion

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

on a floor above

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

precisely as stated

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

a vivid mental image

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

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

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

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

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

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

From this reading Only this oath and his healthy constitution freed him from sleeplessness, which sits at the bedhead of all gamblers.

which person or people

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading On going into his apartments and his own room, Cesare Fragalà, taking a fit of penitence, shook like a child; only his sleeping wife's placid breathing calmed him a little.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He was afraid of awakening her, in case she questioned him, and guessed the truth with that extraordinary alarming intuition women have.

an affirmative

From this reading He undressed by the slender light of a lamp before St. Agnes, and got into bed with the greatest caution, trembling--yes, trembling--lest he should wake his wife; and in his humble, contrite, desolate heart he swore not to stake another sou.

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

From this reading BIANCA MARIA'S VISION Both the gamblers went upstairs very quietly, like evil-doers or timid young fellows who have disobeyed their father's orders; each carried a latchkey, and shut the door without any noise.