Chapter XIII · A Night of Storm

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

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

(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 With the peculiar sensuality of his race, he loved his dinner all to himself and alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading With the peculiar sensuality of his race, he loved his dinner all to himself and alone.

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

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

greatly pleased

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

divisible by two

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

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

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

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

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

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

From this reading With the peculiar sensuality of his race, he loved his dinner all to himself and alone.

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

From this reading With the peculiar sensuality of his race, he loved his dinner all to himself and alone.

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

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

held dear

From this reading With the peculiar sensuality of his race, he loved his dinner all to himself and alone.

a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

engage in

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

common black European thrush

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

meat from a mature domestic sheep

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading With the peculiar sensuality of his race, he loved his dinner all to himself and alone.

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

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

blessed with privileges

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

any competition

From this reading With the peculiar sensuality of his race, he loved his dinner all to himself and alone.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

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From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

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

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

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

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

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

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

desire for sensual pleasures

From this reading With the peculiar sensuality of his race, he loved his dinner all to himself and alone.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

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

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

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

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

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

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

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

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

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

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

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

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

in or at the place that

From this reading The curtains were closely drawn, and a cheerful turf fire blazed in the room where Mr. Merl sat at dinner.

during the time that

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

which person or people

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.

belonging to which person

From this reading Nor was he for whose entertainment these good things were provided in any way incapable of enjoying them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the peculiar sensuality of his race, he loved his dinner all to himself and alone.

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

From this reading The fare was excellent, and even rustic cookery sufficed to make fresh salmon and mountain mutton and fat woodcocks delectable; while the remains of Mr. Scanlan's hamper set forth some choice Madeira and several bottles of Sneyd's claret.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He delighted in the privileged selfishness that isolation conferred, and he revelled in a sort of complacent flattery at the thought of all the people who were dining worse than himself, and the stray thousands besides who were not destined on that day to dine at all.