Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

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

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The negro doctor was seated at one side of the table, the Chourineur on the other.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

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

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

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

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

with brightness

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

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From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

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

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

give a description of

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The negro doctor was seated at one side of the table, the Chourineur on the other.

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

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

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From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

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

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

liveliness of mind or spirit

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

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

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

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

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

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

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

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

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

an azure blue semiprecious stone

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

set afire or burning

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

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 Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading The negro doctor was seated at one side of the table, the Chourineur on the other.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The negro doctor was seated at one side of the table, the Chourineur on the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The negro doctor was seated at one side of the table, the Chourineur on the other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

an alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

your personal financial means

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

the act of punishing

From this reading THE PUNISHMENT.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

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

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

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

From this reading The negro doctor was seated at one side of the table, the Chourineur on the other.

inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

a small dagger with a tapered blade

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

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

From this reading THE PUNISHMENT.

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

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading On this table was the Schoolmaster's pocketbook, the pinchbeck chain of the Chouette (to which was suspended the little Saint Esprit of lapis lazuli), the blood-stained stiletto with which Murphy had been stabbed, the crowbar with which the door had been forced, and the five notes of a thousand francs each, which the Chourineur had fetched out of the next apartment.

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

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

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

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.

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

From this reading Rodolph, clothed in a long dressing-gown of black velvet, which increased the pallor of his features, was seated before a large table covered with a green cloth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The scene we are about to describe took place in a room hung with red, and brilliantly lighted.