Chapter XII

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

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

anew

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

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

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Not a word was exchanged between them.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

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

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading In the room there was a complete silence--the silence of a death chamber.

make a clank

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading In the room there was a complete silence--the silence of a death chamber.

a squeaking sound

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In the room there was a complete silence--the silence of a death chamber.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

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

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Not a word was exchanged between them.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

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

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

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

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

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

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

plural of “loft” — floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

the force of workers available

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

not in physical motion

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

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

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

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

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading In the room there was a complete silence--the silence of a death chamber.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

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

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

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

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

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

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

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

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

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

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

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

From this reading There was not one of them that had not a feeling of being a watcher by the side of a bed on which a dead body was lying.

which person or people

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For half an hour the four men in that room sat watching with painful interest the one who sat motionless in the chair at the end of the table.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The sound of the machinery of the mill--the creaking of the wooden wheels, and the rumbling of the grindstones--went on in dull monotony in the mill, and from the kitchen, beyond the oaken door, there came the occasional clink of a pan or kettle; and outside the building there was the clank of the horses of a waggon, and the loud voices of the waggoners talking to the men in one of the lofts, and now and again directing the teams.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Not a word was exchanged between them.