Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

moving forward

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

(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 Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

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

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

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

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

the act of burning something

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

put or send forth

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

provoking fear terror

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

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

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

the quality of being final or definitely settled

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

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From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

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

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

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

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

incapable of being placated

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

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

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

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

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

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

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

a participant in a masquerade

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

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

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

not any; not one

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

not one, and not any

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

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

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

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

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

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

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

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

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

get rid of

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

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

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

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

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

a violent disturbance

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

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

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

look attentively

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

in or at the place that

From this reading In a gaunt house on the loneliest point where the Scottish coast overlooks the Irish Sea, John Henderson was watching his uncle die.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

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

From this reading Author of "The Masquerader" "The Gambler" Of all the sensations to which the human mind is a prey, there is none so powerful in its finality, so chilling in its sense of an impending event as the knowledge that Death--grim, implacable Death--has cast his shadow on a life that custom and circumstance have rendered familiar.

coated with whitewash

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

which person or people

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading In the plain, whitewashed room where the sick man lay, a fire was burning and a couple of oil-lamps shed an uncertain glow; but outside, the wind roared inland from the shore, and the rain splashed in furious showers against the windows of the house.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Whatever the personal feeling may be--whether dismay, despair, or relief--no man or woman can watch that advancing shadow without a quailing at the heart, an individual shrinking from the terrible, natural mystery that we must all face in turn--each for himself and each alone.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was a night of tumult and darkness; but neither the old man who lay waiting for the end nor the young man who watched that end approaching gave any heed to the turmoil of the elements.