Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

quickly and without warning

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

equally

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Who is responsible for this intrusion?" he asked coldly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

the two together, not just one

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

large in capacity

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

clothing in general

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading "Who is responsible for this intrusion?" he asked coldly.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

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From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

thick in the chest

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

not similar

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading He had no welcome for this summary entrance.

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From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

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From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

a long fixed look

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

the head of a state government

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

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

From this reading He had no welcome for this summary entrance.

displaying superhuman strength or power

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading "Who is responsible for this intrusion?" he asked coldly.

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

From this reading "Who is responsible for this intrusion?" he asked coldly.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

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From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

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 At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

the force of workers available

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no welcome for this summary entrance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

four performers or singers who perform together

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading "Who is responsible for this intrusion?" he asked coldly.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

characteristic of scholars or scholarship

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

continuously varying

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

refrain from harming

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

in a startling manner

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

in a strange manner

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

marked or decorated with stripes

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading He had no welcome for this summary entrance.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

possessing sweep

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

in the direction of

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading The Judge arose abruptly from his chair, his gaze shifting from the masked figure in striped clothes to Craig's face, eagerly alight and triumphant.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

accept gladly

From this reading He had no welcome for this summary entrance.

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

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

which person or people

From this reading "Who is responsible for this intrusion?" he asked coldly.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.

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

From this reading At the sudden apparition both had turned sharply toward the window--two strangely dissimilar figures: the Judge slight and spare and scholarly, his pale, finely-chiselled features tinged in the glow; the other deep-chested and powerful, of herculean mould, with a rugged face made almost patriarchal by the long grey beard which swept his chest: both countenances for the instant curiously alike in their expression of shocked surprise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH HIS BACK TO THE WALL In the wide, lamp-lighted room into which this weird quartette had so startlingly entered, before the capacious fireplace two men had been sitting smoking--Judge Allen and his friend Governor Eveland.