Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

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

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then he sat up, swung his feet to the floor, rose, and began to pace up and down the large room.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

with awareness

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

without stop or interruption

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

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From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

one or the other of two

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Then he sat up, swung his feet to the floor, rose, and began to pace up and down the large room.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Then he sat up, swung his feet to the floor, rose, and began to pace up and down the large room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

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

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

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

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

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

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

be the source of pain

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

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

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

and nothing more

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then he sat up, swung his feet to the floor, rose, and began to pace up and down the large room.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

for more time

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

not any; not one

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

and nothing more

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Then he sat up, swung his feet to the floor, rose, and began to pace up and down the large room.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

disparaging terms for the common people

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Then he sat up, swung his feet to the floor, rose, and began to pace up and down the large room.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading He had just been consciously rude to his mother for the first time in his life; for, with all his riding down of populace and riffraff, he had never before been either deliberately or impulsively disregardful of her.

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

From this reading Then he sat up, swung his feet to the floor, rose, and began to pace up and down the large room.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Then he sat up, swung his feet to the floor, rose, and began to pace up and down the large room.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

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

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

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

From this reading Then he sat up, swung his feet to the floor, rose, and began to pace up and down the large room.

intensity or forcefulness of expression

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

in a violent manner

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

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

From this reading His repose was only a momentary semblance, however, for it lasted no longer than the time it took him to groan “Riffraff!” between his teeth.

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

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

breathing with a husky or whistling sound

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

at the time that

From this reading When he had hurt her it had been accidental; and his remorse for such an accident was always adequate compensation—and more—to Isabel.

in or at the place that

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He went to his room, threw off his coat, waistcoat, collar, and tie, letting them lie where they chanced to fall, and then, having violently enveloped himself in a black velvet dressing-gown, continued this action by lying down with a vehemence that brought a wheeze of protest from his bed.