used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
Asmodeus
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From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
Auguste
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From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
completely unclothed
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
Boiteux
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From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
put or send forth
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
Diable
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From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
else
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From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
depressingly dark
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
immediately past
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
go away from a place
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
not any; not one
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
relight
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From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
cut with a saw
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But, as he cast a last glance at the house opposite, Auguste saw the window opened, of which the torn curtain had prevented a view of the interior.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
in or at the place that
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading After looking about at the other houses nearby, thinking of _Le Diable Boiteux_, of which that picture reminded him, Auguste, having no Asmodeus to assist him to see what was taking place under the roofs, was about to leave his window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Twelve o'clock had struck long before, the most profound silence reigned in the street; the place that is resplendent with light and movement at nine o'clock is often dark and gloomy a few hours later.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The room, which he could now see quite plainly, presented a melancholy appearance: bare walls, a wretched sack of straw in one corner, a table, and a chair or two--nothing else was to be seen in that poor abode, where want and misfortune seemed to dwell.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A not unnatural curiosity led the young man to continue to look; and, his light having gone out, he did not turn to relight it, although it did not occur to him that he was able thus to see without being seen.
