Chapter II

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

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

anew

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

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

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

something hard to endure

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

a partially opened flower

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

close interaction

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The night was unusually thick and dark.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

the act of showing affection

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

characterized by expression

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

bringing death

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

treat with contemptuous disregard

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

set up or found

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

brought together in one place

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

the quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.)

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

an instinctive motive

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading IN THE STREET.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

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From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The night was unusually thick and dark.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

lacking in energy or will

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

have sovereign power

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

in a relentless manner

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

successive (without a break)

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading IN THE STREET.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading IN THE STREET.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

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

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The night was unusually thick and dark.

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

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

a large gathering of people

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

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

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The night was unusually thick and dark.

under normal conditions

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

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

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

at the time that

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

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

From this reading Silence was at this time the most pressing necessity which was felt by the inhabitants of Nieva there gathered together.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the arcade the people were crowding relentlessly; each and every one was performing prodigies of skill to flout the physical law of the impenetrability of bodies, by reducing his own to an imaginary quantity.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The feet of the loungers found each other out in the darkness, and when they met they indulged in somewhat expressive forms of endearment; the elbows of some, by a secret and fatal impulse, went straight into the eyes of others; the passive subject of such caresses instantly raised his hand to the place of contact, and usually exclaimed with some asperity, "You barbarian, you might at least--" but an energetic "Sh--sh--sh" from the throng obliged him to nip his discourse in the bud, and silence again began to reign.